SPRING LAKE SOUTH
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Water Name: |
Spring Lake South |
Water Type: |
Inland Lake |
Water Size: |
610 acres |
Location: |
12 mi. SW of Pekin |
County: |
Tazewell |
Fishing Regulations: |
Public Recreational Facilities
Boat Fishing |
yes |
Boat Rental |
yes |
Ramps |
yes |
Water Skiing |
no |
Motors |
restricted |
Swimming |
no |
yes |
In 1978, Spring Lake ( Tazewell County) was divided into two distinct waters for the purpose of major rehabilitative management of fish and wildlife populations. North Spring Lake consists of 578 acres and South Spring Lake has an area of 610 acres. Both Lakes have an average depth of 2.9 feet.
Historically, they were part of the Illinois River and as such was a lateral, freshwater marsh with luxuriant aquatic vegetation growth. The management of these lakes was intended to result in a "recreation" of this marsh environment. North Lake was rehabilitated in 1981 and South Lake in 1986.
South Spring Lake has one boat ramp and is accessible by the Manito Blacktop, 12 miles South of Pekin. No fuel or services are available; however, camping and food service are both located on the facility. There is a 25 horsepower limit at Spring Lake. The lake is closed to fishing north of Pike Hole bridge during the waterfowl season each year.
