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| State Park Overview: |
 | Coffeen Lake is an attractive site with history of providing anglers and hunters success. The site was opened in 1986 and currently operates under a long term lease and management agreement between the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources and Ameren Energy Generating Company. This agreement grants authority to the State to open the lake and certain lands to the public for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, picnicking and hunting. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| he oak-hickory forests surrounding Coffeen Lake are representative of the native cover found within the Southern Till Plain Natural Division of central and southern Illinois. Soils are of loess and till, rather light and a characteristic "claypan" can be found. Pre-settlement vegetation was a mixture of 60 % forest to 40% prairie and wetlands. A variety of trees, woodland and prairie plants cover the slopes of the stream valley. Visitors may also find a diverse wildlife community. Muskrats, turtles, herons and mussels are seen in or near the water. Red-tailed hawk, blue jay or a dragonfly might be seen in the air. Bobwhite, coyote, white-tailed deer and black rat snake are common to the area. The opportunity to observe and enjoy the area's rich wildlife heritage is available. |
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| Boating: |
| The Main Access (lower pool) provides a two lane ramp and a newly constructed parking lot with a handicap accessible loading platform and reserved handicap parking stalls. The North Access (upper pool) provides a newly constructed single lane ramp and a handicap accessible courtesy dock and parking lot.
Motors of 25 horsepower or less are allowed to operate on the lake. Boats with motors larger than 25 horsepower are allowed on the lake, but are restricted to trolling motor operation only. However, motors larger than the 25 horsepower can be used for loading and unloading a trailered watercraft, provided the watercraft over the horsepower limit is operated at a no-wake speed within 150 feet of the loading ramp itself. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
Bank fishing is available at all boat access area. Considerable acreage is open for bank fishing where parking is present. Posted site specific regulations for bass and crappie are enforced. All fishing tournaments must be scheduled through the site office.
Hunting:
Deer, squirrel, turkey, coyote and waterfowl hunting are allowed on site. Check site specific regulations at site office. Site permits are required. |
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| Free Publications - ... O' Lakes State Park Channahon State Park Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area Delabar State Park Des Plaines ... | | Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Overview. | | Conservation Areas Top Links - ... increased the area, near Chicago, to 580 acres, of which 419 acres are water. Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - Twenty-two species of fish are present in the lake, but most anglers seek ... | | Wildlife Protection - Environment. Environment Home Page. Lake of the Ozarks Services. Lake Permits Requirements. Environmental Topics. Toxic Release Inventory. Vegetation Management. Wildlife Protection. In... |
| Directions: |
| Located in Montgomery County approximately 3 miles east northeast of Donnellson, Illinois and State HWY 127. Approximately 2 miles west southwest of Coffeen, Illinois and State Highway 185.
From Springfield, IL take I 55 South to Hwy 127 south to Hillsboro, IL. Take Hwy 185 east to E. 14th Road, south to N. 4th Avenue, east to Main Access and Office.
From St. Louis, MO take I 70 east to Greenville, IL exit Hwy 127, north to Donnellson. Just north of Donnellson take N. 3rd Avenue, east to Buckeye Trail, north to N. 4th Avenue, east to Main Access and Office.
From Effingham, IL take I 70 west to Vandalia exit, Hwy 185 west to Coffeen, IL, west to Hwy 185 east to E. 14th Road, south to N. 4th Avenue, east to Main Access and Office.
From Decatur, IL take Hwy 48 south to Raymond, IL Hwy 127 south to Hillsboro, IL, Hwy 185 east to E. 14th Road, south to N. 4th Avenue, east to Main Access and Office. |
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