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Canton Lake (Illinois)
Reservoir in Fulton County, Illinois, US
Reservoir in Fulton County, Illinois, US
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| name | Canton Lake | |
| image | Canton Lake 20231022 0149.jpg | |
| caption | View from North Boat Dock Road | |
| location | Fulton County | |
| coords | ||
| type | reservoir | |
| basin_countries | United States | |
| area | 251 acre | |
| depth | 15 - | |
| max-depth | 35 ft | |
| shore | 13 mi | |
| elevation | 571 ft | |
| islands | none | |
| cities | Canton, Illinois | |
| website | ||
| <!-- Map --> | pushpin_map | Illinois#USA |
| pushpin_map_alt | Location of Canton Lake in Illinois, USA. | |
| pushpin_map_caption |
| max-depth = 35 ft Canton Lake is a freshwater reservoir located in Fulton County, Illinois. It is located east of Canton on Illinois Route 27.
Natural features
Canton Lake is a 250 acre lake constructed in 1939. The lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet and an average depth of 14 feet. The reservoir holds approximately 3,500 acre feet of water with 7.1 – 13 miles of shoreline. It has no rooted aquatic vegetation.
It was the primary potable water source for Canton since April 1940. In 2012, the city switched to aquifer water due to the need for less chemical treatment.
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." 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.
In 2019, many upgrades were completed, such as three buildings demolished, the bathhouse renovated with paint and a new roof, and a repaved road.
Fauna
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.
Recreation
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.
A seasonal campground with cabin rental and picnic areas are available. Hiking trails and a lake view observation deck are other features of the area. The Lake Canton Nature Trails are 1.92 mi of wooded paths along the shoreline.
References
References
- {{cite gnis. 405564. Canton Lake
- "Lake Canton".
- "Lake Profile -- CANTON LAKE".
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- Froehling, John. (2012-06-30). "Canton switches water supply from lake to aquifer".
- Bibo, Terry. (2012-12-11). "IEPA, Illinois Water Survey and local stakeholders at Canton Lake will work to improve water quality".
- Skrukrud, Cindy. (2015-01-20). "Citizens Win Eight-Year Battle to Stop Coal Strip Mine".
- Robinson, Deb. (2019-06-16). "Many improvements this year at Canton Lake".
- ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. (2007). "STATUS OF THE CATFISH FISHERY".
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