Water Sports

WATER SPORTS

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LAKE SPRINGFIELD

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E. Coli Readings

Dissolved Oxygen and
Temperature Readings

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From the beginning, Lake Springfield was intended to serve not only as the domestic water supply for Springfield's residents, but also as a recreation outlet for Central Illinois. A variety of water sports—boating, fishing and swimming— can be enjoyed here.

For more information about water sports at Lake Springfield, or about Lake Springfield in general, select any of the topics or subtopics listed in the left-hand column of this page.

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Last update: 01/19/10

Boats used or stored on Lake Springfield must be registered and licensed.

If you wish to fish on Lake Springfield, you must have a fishing license issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Online Lake Maps . . .
This website contains several lake-related maps, including a general map of the lake and its marginal lands; a map showing the locations of and information about lake-area parks and facilities; a map showing the most recent e.coli measurements taken in five different parts of the lake; and a map for fishermen showing the dissolved oxygen and temperature levels in five different areas of the lake.

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