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• Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/ANDERSON.HTM
  The lake has 1,134 surface acres with a maximum depth of six feet and an average depth of four feet. Located in Fulton County. Information on Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, natural features, picnicking, and directions provided.

• Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/banner.htm
  Located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria, this area provides various outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, boating, dog training, picnicking, wildlife observation and photography.

• Cache River State Natural Area

  http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/CacheRiver.aspx
  11,768 acres composed of two distinct management units, the Little Black Slough and the Lower Cache, situated on the Cache River in Johnson and Pulaski counties.

• Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/CoffeenLake.aspx
  Twenty-two species of fish are present in the lake, but most anglers seek bass, white crappie and channel catfish. The heated discharge of the Coffeen Power Station affects 73% of the surface water.

• Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/DesPlaines.aspx
  A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land - the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and variety of sportfishing species.

• Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Areas

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/Don.htm
  Frank C. Bellrose, world-renown waterfowl expert, has designated this Great Bend as the entry point to the lower Illinois River valley, an important North American waterfowl migration corridor.

• GORP: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

  http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/travel-ta-crab-orchard-national-wildlife-refuge-cypress-creek-national-wildlife-refuge-birdwatching-photography-sidwcmdev_068555.html
  Guide to Crab Orchard and Cypress Creek wildlife refuges in southern Illinois. Both offer hiking and biking trails, and birding opportunities.

• Green River State Wildlife Area

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/green.htm
  A wildlife restoration area popular among hunters, horseback riders, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Harmon, just north of the Ohio border.

• Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R2/HEIDECKE.HTM
  This 1,800 Acres-Commonwealth Edison cooling lake offers fishing, boating, and hunting opportunities. Located in Morris.

• Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R4/kaskas.htm
  The area contains 36 miles of channelized river, plus additional oxbows, creeks, and river bottom lakes for the angler to enjoy.

• LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/LASALLE.HTM
  LaSalle Lake, a manmade, 2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of Marseilles, popular among anglers.

• Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/Mazonia-Braidwood.aspx
  Consists of 1,017 acres and is located in Grundy County 3 miles southwest of Braidwood in Braceville. Offers fishing, hunting and boating.

• Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area

  http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/SILVERSP.HTM
  A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Located in Yorkville.

• William W. Powers Conservation Area

  http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/WilliamWPowers.aspx
  A 160-acre tract was acquired by the state in 1947 and became known as the Wolf Lake Conservation Area. Other acquisitions have now increased the area, near Chicago, to 580 acres, of which 419 acres are water.

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