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Monee Reservoir

Field	Value
name	Monee Reservoir
image	Monee Reservoir from island.jpg
caption	Monee Reservoir as seen from the north side of the island within the reservoir.
location	Will County, near Monee, Illinois
coords
type	reservoir
basin_countries	United States
area	46 acre
max-depth	24 ft
elevation	226 m
pushpin_map	Illinois#USA
pushpin_map_alt	Location of Monee Reservoir in Illinois, USA.

| max-depth = 24 ft Monee Reservoir, located at 27341 Ridgeland Avenue, Monee, Illinois, is part of the Forest Preserve District of Will County."

Geography

The 255 acre forest preserve contains a 46 acre reservoir lake. The terrain within the preserve is mostly flat, but contains a variety of ecosystems. It is mostly forest around the lake, but has scattered prairies. There are also many small marshes within the park, attracting many wetland species. The lake itself is shaped in an irregular way with many coves spurring out from it. It has a depth of 24 ft.

Recreation

The preserve is open to the public daily. The lake provides boating and fishing opportunities. The reservoir is stocked with a variety of fish including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Northern Pike. The preserve also features hiking trails, rentable picnic areas, and a concessions building which sells bait, Illinois fishing licenses, and snacks. Boats, fishing poles, and games can also be rented from the concessions building.

References

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Forest Preserve District of Will County, [http://www.reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/Monee-Reservoir], 2011

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