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Lake Charles (Illinois)

Coordinates: 42°15′18″N 087°57′48″W / 42.25500°N 87.96333°W / 42.25500; -87.96333
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Lake Charles
Location of Lake Charles in Illinois, USA.
Location of Lake Charles in Illinois, USA.
Lake Charles
Location of Lake Charles in Illinois, USA.
Location of Lake Charles in Illinois, USA.
Lake Charles
LocationVernon Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Coordinates42°15′18″N 087°57′48″W / 42.25500°N 87.96333°W / 42.25500; -87.96333
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area39.1 acres (15.8 ha)
Average depth3.84 feet (1.17 m)
Max. depth10 feet (3 m)
Shore length11.03 miles (1.67 km)
Surface elevation689 ft (210 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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Lake Charles is a reservoir in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States. It is serviced by Lake Charles Park, managed by the Vernon Hills Park District. Fishing is allowed on the 39.1 acre lake, and a fishing pier allows anglers to cast further into the lake. For those interested in boating, a small canoe launch is available as well. The deepest point in the lake is 10 feet (3 m),[2] and contains bluegill, largemouth bass, and sunfish.

References

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  1. ^ "2012 Lake Charles Summary Report".
  2. ^ "Lake Charles Park". Vernon Hills Park District. Retrieved 2021-02-09.

Lake Charles is located in the center of Gregg's Landing