Lake Vermilion (Illinois)
Reservoir in Vermilion County, Illinois
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Lake Vermilion is a 1,000 acres (400 ha) 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 (0.80 km) wide. The nearest city is Danville, in eastern Illinois.[2]
| Lake Vermilion | |
|---|---|
Kennekuk Marshes, a wetlands area at the northern end of Lake Vermilion | |
  Lake Vermilion Location within Illinois  Lake Vermilion Location within the United States | |
| Location | Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40°09′22″N 87°39′08″W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Vermilion River | |
| Vermilion River | |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
Surface area | 1,000 acres (400 ha) |
Surface elevation | 581 ft (177 m) [1] |
Lake Vermilion is managed by the Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) for bass, catfish, and crappie. The nearest interstate highway exit is Exit 215 on Interstate 74, near Danville.[3]
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.
Fishing
Lake Vermilion contains the following species: