Canton Lake | |
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Location | Fulton County |
Coordinates | 40°33′48″N 89°58′23″W / 40.56333°N 89.97306°W |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 251 acres (102 ha) |
Average depth | 15–20 ft (4.6–6.1 m) |
Max. depth | 35 ft (11 m) |
Shore length1 | 13 mi (21 km) |
Surface elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
Islands | none |
Settlements | Canton, Illinois |
Website |
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1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
Canton Lake is a freshwater reservoir located in Fulton County, Illinois. [1] It is located east of Canton on Illinois Route 27. [2]
Canton Lake is a 250 acres (100 ha) lake constructed in 1939. [3] The lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet and an average depth of 14 feet. [3] The reservoir holds approximately 3,500 acre feet of water with 7.1 - 13 miles of shoreline. [3] [4] [5] It has no rooted aquatic vegetation. [3]
It was the primary potable water source for Canton since April 1940. [3] [6] In 2012, the city switched to aquifer water due to the need for less chemical treatment. [6]
According to a report by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, "Canton Lake is impaired with respect to aesthetic quality, fish consumption, and public water supply use." [7] In 2015, a court case regarding a North Canton coal mine's permit was resolved; the Sierra Club claimed that this would help protect Canton Lake's quality. [8]
In 2019, many upgrades were completed, such as three buildings demolished, the bathhouse renovated with paint and a new roof, and a repaved road. [9]
Known for its trophy sized largemouth bass and its abundant channel catfish, the lake's major fish species are largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow bass, channel catfish, carp, and gizzard shad. [3] [10]
The City of Canton has various user fees for boat use and an 85 horse power motor limit. The lake had a large number of channel catfish, largemouth bass, and tiger muskie stocked over the last decade. Nine tournaments were held on the lake in 2022. [3]
A seasonal campground with cabin rental and picnic areas are available. [2] Hiking trails and a lake view observation deck are other features of the area. [2] The Lake Canton Nature Trails are 1.92 mi (3.09 km) of wooded paths along the shoreline. [2]
Canton Lake | |
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Location | Fulton County |
Coordinates | 40°33′48″N 89°58′23″W / 40.56333°N 89.97306°W |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 251 acres (102 ha) |
Average depth | 15–20 ft (4.6–6.1 m) |
Max. depth | 35 ft (11 m) |
Shore length1 | 13 mi (21 km) |
Surface elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
Islands | none |
Settlements | Canton, Illinois |
Website |
www |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
Canton Lake is a freshwater reservoir located in Fulton County, Illinois. [1] It is located east of Canton on Illinois Route 27. [2]
Canton Lake is a 250 acres (100 ha) lake constructed in 1939. [3] The lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet and an average depth of 14 feet. [3] The reservoir holds approximately 3,500 acre feet of water with 7.1 - 13 miles of shoreline. [3] [4] [5] It has no rooted aquatic vegetation. [3]
It was the primary potable water source for Canton since April 1940. [3] [6] In 2012, the city switched to aquifer water due to the need for less chemical treatment. [6]
According to a report by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, "Canton Lake is impaired with respect to aesthetic quality, fish consumption, and public water supply use." [7] In 2015, a court case regarding a North Canton coal mine's permit was resolved; the Sierra Club claimed that this would help protect Canton Lake's quality. [8]
In 2019, many upgrades were completed, such as three buildings demolished, the bathhouse renovated with paint and a new roof, and a repaved road. [9]
Known for its trophy sized largemouth bass and its abundant channel catfish, the lake's major fish species are largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow bass, channel catfish, carp, and gizzard shad. [3] [10]
The City of Canton has various user fees for boat use and an 85 horse power motor limit. The lake had a large number of channel catfish, largemouth bass, and tiger muskie stocked over the last decade. Nine tournaments were held on the lake in 2022. [3]
A seasonal campground with cabin rental and picnic areas are available. [2] Hiking trails and a lake view observation deck are other features of the area. [2] The Lake Canton Nature Trails are 1.92 mi (3.09 km) of wooded paths along the shoreline. [2]