Carlyle Lake
Carlyle, Illinois

Carlyle lake is the largest manmade lake within Illinois with more than 26,000 acres of water and 11,000 acres of land.  It  is located just 50 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri.  Carlyle Lake offers tremendous recreational opportunities. Carlyle Lake is known as one of the top waterfowl hunting areas in the state. From Nov. - Jan. there is a controlled Pheasant hunt at Eldon Hazlet State Park. The Department of Natural Resources also provides opportunities for hunting white-tailed deer, turkeys, squirrels, bobwhite quail, rabbits and mourning doves. Trapping is permitted after the duck season. Birdwatchers can view ducks, geese, bald eagles, ospreys, cormorants, and great blue herons, as well as numerous species of shorebirds and songbirds. There's swimming beaches, camping areas, including two state parks, golf courses, great restaurants and nightlife.

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Lake Property for sale on Carlyle Lake


(#1412) Lake Lot for sale by owner: lot 645 & s.25 feet of 646 in Harbor Light Bay - RV's, Mobile Home permitted. $6000 obo or consider rent. Contact Bob Cohen at bcohen62@hotmail.com or 708-429-5918.



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Local Area Information

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Twin Oaks Golf Course, 618-749-5215, Keyesport, IL 62253

Governors Run Golf & Country Club, 618-594-4585, 3300 Governors Dr, Carlyle, IL 62231-6465

Twin Oaks Golf Course, 618-749-5611, 21916 State Route 127, Greenville, IL 62246-5102

Fisherman's Cove Adventure Park, 618-594-2972, 4211 12th St, Carlyle, IL 62231-6490



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Fishing Information

The tailwater (below the dam) is the most productive fishing area in Illinois, producing 3,260 lbs. of fish per water acre.  The state record flathead catfish and white bass have been caught in the spillway.

Get your fishing license here:
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Eastside Bait & Cafe, 618-226-3317, 15303 Boulder Rd, Carlyle, IL 62231-4017

Highland Lure & Bait, 618-749-5430, 22115 Keyesport Rd, Keyesport, IL 62253-2102

Kleber's Fish House & Canoe Rental, 618-594-3227, 19002 US highway 50, Carlyle, IL 62231-2322

Lavish's Bait Shop, 618-594-4413, 411 4th St, Carlyle, IL 62231-1917

Ed's Bait & Tackle, 618-533-5383, 403 N Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801-2964

Amason's Fishing Adventures, 618-533-2873, 220 N Sycamore St, Centralia, IL 62801-3239


Boating Information

Carlyle Lake is well known to sailors as one of the best and most challenging lakes for sailboats.  The lake was host for the 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival Sailing Competition.  There are sailing races almost every weekend through the summer.  Boats and watercraft of all types are suitable for use on the lake.

Boulder Access Marina, 618-226-3223, 26000 Boulder Access Rd, Shattuc, IL 62283-1538

West Access Marina, 618-594-2461, 14222 Lake Rd, Carlyle, IL 62231-6486
(Marina, Boat Rental)

Kleber's Fish House & Canoe Rental, 618-594-3227, 19002 US highway 50, Carlyle, IL 62231-2322



Camping Information

Lakeside Camping, 618-749-5228, 21079 Thomas Ln, Keyesport, IL 62253

Green Acres Camping, 618-749-5626, 512 Washington St, Keyesport, IL 62253-1108

Hide-A-Way Camp Ground, 618-749-5369, 42 Hummingbird Ln, Keyesport, IL 62253-2141

Carlyle Lake Campgrounds Visitor's Center, 618-594-5253, 801 Lake Rd, Carlyle, IL 62231-1267

South Shore State Park, 618-594-3900, 14205 Huey Rd, Huey, IL 62252

Boulder Campground, 618-226-3586, Carlyle, IL 62231

Coles Creek Campground, 618-226-3211, Carlyle, IL 62231

Boy Scouts of America Camp Joy, 618-594-2345, 10700 Camp Joy Rd, Carlyle, IL 62231-6612


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