CRAB ORCHARD LAKE
Site Information
Water Name: |
Crab Orchard Lake |
Water Type: |
Inland Lake |
Water Size: |
6,965 acres |
Location: |
3 mi. E of Carbondale |
County: |
Williamson |
Fishing Regulations: |
refer to regs
booklet |
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Public Recreational Facilities
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yes |
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yes |
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yes |
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yes |
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unrestricted |
Swimming |
yes |
Camp/Picnic |
yes |
A portion of
Crab Orchard Lake east of Wolf Creek Road is closed to boat traffic
October 1 to March 15 to reduce disturbance of resting waterfowl,
and the extreme south end of Grassy Bay is closed from April through
June for a spawning sanctuary. All anglers are required to obtain
a refuge user permit. For information, contact: Crab Orchard National
Wildlife Refuge, 8588 Rt. 148, Marion, IL 62959 or call 618/997-3344
ext 334.
