Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

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Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on Script error: No such module "convert". in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. A small part at the southern end extends into Schuyler County. Anderson Lake is located in the area.

Natural features

This west floodplain lake receives overflow waters from the Illinois River.[1][2] The Anderson lake has a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert". with an average depth of Script error: No such module "convert". and a maximum depth of Script error: No such module "convert".[1] with Script error: No such module "convert". shore is surrounded by bottomland forest.[2][3]

A levee constructed in 1980 separates Anderson Lake from Carlson Lake, a smaller Script error: No such module "convert". lake to the south that serves as a waterfowl refuge area.[1][2] Carlson Lake is drained in the spring to plant food for ducks, then flooded in the fall during migration season to attract waterfowl.[1]

Flora

The site is primarily bottomland forest. Tree species include: silver maple, cottonwood, black willow, tulip poplar, black walnut, red maple, and American sycamore.[2][3]

Fauna

Bird species include: mallard, wood duck, bald eagles, American white pelicans, American robin, cedar waxwing, chipping sparrow, osprey, red-tailed hawks, and purple martins.[3]

History

Anderson Lake SFWA was once a private duck-hunting club.[3] The Anderson Lake and adjacent Carlson Lake area were purchased by the state in 1947, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).[3][4][5]

Recreation

Anderson Lake has boat docks and two public boat ramps.[6] Tent and trailer camping is available at Class C sites.[6] Two picnic shelters and picnic tables are available.[6] Hunting is permitted on Script error: No such module "convert". for waterfowl, doves, deer, rabbit, quail, and squirrel.[6][7]

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