Lake Charles (Illinois)

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Lake Charles
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Lake Charles
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Lake Charles
Location Vernon Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Coordinates 42°15′18″N087°57′48″W / 42.25500°N 87.96333°W / 42.25500; -87.96333 Coordinates: 42°15′18″N087°57′48″W / 42.25500°N 87.96333°W / 42.25500; -87.96333
Type reservoir
Basin  countriesUnited States
Surface area39.1 acres (15.8 ha)
Average depth3.84 feet (1.17 m)
Max. depth10 feet (3 m)
Shore length11.03 miles (1.67 km)
Surface elevation689 ft (210 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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Lake Charles is a reservoir in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States. It is serviced by Lake Charles Park, managed by the Vernon Hills Park District. Fishing is allowed on the 39.1 acre lake, and a fishing pier allows anglers to cast further into the lake. For those interested in boating, a small canoe launch is available as well. The deepest point in the lake is 10 feet (3 m) [2] , and contains bluegill, largemouth bass, and sunfish.

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References

Lake Charles is located in the center of Gregg's Landing


  1. "2012 Lake Charles Summary Report".
  2. "Lake Charles Park". Vernon Hills Park District. Retrieved 2021-02-09.