Rend Lake
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Rend Lake was created when the United States Army Corps of Engineers dammed the Big Muddy River. The dam and lake were authorized in 1962, but the lake was not completely filled until March 1973.[1] Template:Webarchive
The shoreline of Rend Lake extends Script error: No such module "convert"., part of which is preserved as Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area. Swimming beaches at North Marcum and South Sandusky are managed and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. An adjacent Illinois Artisans Shop & Visitors Center is part of the Illinois State Museum system and is operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
In 2010, Rend Lake was designated as an Important Bird Area of Illinois.[1]
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Fishing
Rend Lake is one of the largest lakes in Illinois and is home to some of the top ranked fishing. Recognized species in Rend Lake are the following :Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
| Species Name | Avg. Weight | Avg. Length |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 3–5 Lbs. | 17–22 in |
| Crappie | 0.5–1.5 Lbs. | 6–12 in |
| Bluegill | 0.5–1.0 Lbs. | 6–10 in |
| Channel Catfish | 10–20 Lbs. | 25–35 in |
| Flathead Catfish | 15–30 Lbs. | 30–38 in |
| Blue catfish | 15–35 Lbs. | 30–40 in |
| Carp | 9–19 Lbs. | 20–35 in |
| White bass | 2–4 Lbs. | 15–20 in |
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