Type reservoir Primary outflows Vermilion River Max. length 3 mi (4.8 km) Area 4.047 km² Length 4.8 km Outflow location Vermilion River | Primary inflows Basin countries United States Max. width 0.5 mi (0.8 km) Surface elevation 176 m Width 800 m Inflow source Vermilion River | |
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Lake Vermilion is a 1,000-acre (4.0 km²) reservoir located in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built for water supply, fishing, and recreation purposes. The lake is 3 miles (4.8 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide. The nearest city is Danville, in eastern Illinois.
Lake Vermilion is managed by the Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) for bass, catfish, crappie, tiger muskie, and walleye. The nearest interstate highway exit is Exit 215 on Interstate 74, near Danville.
The lake is owned by Aqua Illinois, a subsidiary of Aqua America. The rules of the lake allow unlimited-horsepower marine boating, jetskiing, and waterskiing. Boat decals are required.
FishingEdit
Lake Vermilion contains the following species:
References
Lake Vermilion (Illinois) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA