LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Maps
Marseilles, IL
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Get Driving DirectionsLaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Description
LaSalle Lake, a manmade, 2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of Marseilles, is popular among anglers. Serving as a cooling lake for Commonwealth Edison's LaSalle Power Station, the lake is formed by levees that rise above the surrounding land. While this perched construction helps the lake catch the wind to cool the impounded water, it can result in extremely hazardous conditions for unwary boaters. All lake users should familiarize themselves with the precautions described in the "Safety Information" below. Dirt excavated for the LaSalle County lake's construction was used to build the sho
Coordinates
: 41.258, -88.639Area
: 2,058 acres (8.33 km²)Official Link
: LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area