Weather :
Tags : Lake
Location : Franklin/ Jefferson counties, Illinois, U.S.
Area : 29.53 mi²
Maximum Depth : 35 feet
Length : 12.99 mi
Fish : Bluegill, Blue catfish, Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Flathead catfish
Activities to do : Nature and Bird watching, golfing, Camping, Biking, Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Boating, skiing, swimming, Knee boarding, wakeboarding, Visit The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Rend Lake Visitors Center.
Best Way to travel : Via Private Vehicle or Rent a taxi
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Rend Lake located in southern Illinois, spanning up to 19,000 acres offers a variety of fun-filled recreational activities. It is a freshwater lake featuring 162 miles of shoreline and 20,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and meadows - making it a favorable spot to observe the wildlife with its rich Flora and Fauna. The lake also features a paved bike trail of 20+ miles, over 500 campsites in 4 different campground areas, and a 27 hole golf course.