Rend Lake, Reservoir in Franklin and Jefferson Counties, United States.
Rend Lake extends over 18,900 acres of water surface with a 162-mile shoreline across southern Illinois, reaching depths of up to 35 feet.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed Rend Lake between 1963 and 1975 to address flood control and water supply requirements.
The Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area preserves sections of the shoreline while offering spaces for community gatherings and outdoor activities.
The reservoir supplies over 15 million gallons of water daily to 300,000 residents across 60 different communities in the surrounding region.
The lake maintains populations of Largemouth Bass measuring between 17 and 22 inches, along with Crappie, Bluegill, and three species of Catfish.
Location: Franklin County
Location: Jefferson County
Elevation above the sea: 123.4 m
Address: Rend Lake, Illinois, USA
GPS coordinates: 38.10964,-88.96261
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:52
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