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Couldn't say how the fishing was, but good to see the park open and camping available, will be there soon!... Continued

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Description:

Anderson Lake is a Lake in Fulton, Illinois.

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This 1364 acre bottomland impoundment is adjacent to the Illinois River, 8 miles southwest of Havana. The State Fish and Wildlife Area has good shoreline access, a new road, and concrete boat ramp. The lake has no horsepower motor limit, but caution is advised due to numerous stumps.

Fishing Description:

Catfish are good with an average size of channel catfish around 1-3 pounds. During time of high or rising water, there is excellent fishing for shore anglers and trot lines.

The lake also produces good largemouth bass and bluegill fishing, but Illinois River bass regulations are in effect at Anderson Lake with a 12 inch minimum size in effect.

Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info:

Catfish are best from April to June along the shoreline and average about 1/2 a pound.
Crappie can average up to 3/4ths of a pound and are best in Spring and Fall around fish attractors.

Recreational Activities:

The site has several picnic areas, with two shelters, tables and drinking water.

Camping:

The Class C campgrounds are on the west bank of the lake and provide for both tents and trailers. A sanitary dump station is also available.

Boat Ramp:

The area provides boat docks and two public boat ramps.

Address:

647 N State HWY 100
Astoria, IL 61501

Directions to Lake:

If coming from the Chicago area or from the southern or eastern part of the State, exit off I-55 at McLean (Route 136 West) which is located 12 miles south of Bloomington/Normal. Continue west on Route 136 for 48 miles, turn left (south) onto Route 100. Drive an additional 9 miles and the Lake entrance is located on the left side (east) of the highway.

If coming from the western and northwestern parts of Illinois on any of the following routes: 136 east, 41 south, 78 south, 97 south, or 24 to Route 100 south off of Route 136--after turning onto Route 100, drive an additional 9 miles to the Lake entrance located on the left side (east) of Route 100.

If coming from the southwestern part of Illinois, go north on Route 100 at the Junction of 100/67/103 (east of Beardstown) for twenty miles. The Lake entrance is located on the right hand side (east) of Route 100.

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