| Lake Jacksonville | |
| Location: | Morgan County, Illinois |
| Coordinates: | 39.675°N -90.198°W |
| Type: | reservoir |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Area: | 442acres |
| Elevation: | 196m (643feet) |
| Pushpin Map: | Illinois |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of lake in Illinois. |
Lake Jacksonville is a reservoir located in Morgan County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located southeast of Jacksonville, it provides drinking water and recreational opportunities to the central Illinois city. The reservoir drains into Big Sandy Creek, a tributary of the Illinois River.[1] [2]
Lake Jacksonville is actively managed for camping, power boating, and fishing recreation. Proof of licenses and insurance are required to lower a boat into the lake.[2] Fishing resources center on bluegill, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead, channel catfish, white crappie, and muskie.[3] A drowned coastline lake, Lake Jacksonville has approximately 21 miles of shoreline. It is 31 feet deep at its deepest point.[3] The nearest exit on a limited-access highway is Exit 64 on Interstate 72, near South Jacksonville, Illinois.[1]