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: |
Public Recreational Facilities
Boat Fishing |
yes |
Boat Rental |
yes |
Ramps |
yes |
Water Skiing |
yes |
Motors |
unrestricted |
Swimming |
yes |
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.
