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Lake Lou Yaeger

Lake Lou Yaeger, located in Montgomery County near Litchfield provides over 1,400 acres of recreational waters for boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing and more.

The lake is eight miles long by a half mile wide framed by a breathtaking 45-mile shoreline covered by deciduous trees, among which, is a 300 acre park area. While two marinas and a beach provide services needed for taking to the water, the surrounding area provides playgrounds, picnic areas, horseback riding trails and campgrounds. Bird watching is popular at Lake Lou, especially since 2005 when bald eagles began nesting around the lake.

Although boating and fishing are permitted almost year round, the picnic and campgrounds are only open from April - October.

Fishing

The fish population in Lake Lou consists of large and healthy largemouth and white bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. 

A fishing license is required and can be purchased at the lake.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Fisheries offers "Hook-and-Line" and "Spear/Bow and Arrow" Sport Fishing Awards to recognize anglers for fish caught in Illinois' waters. (Click here for details.)

       

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    Lake Lou Yaeger Illinois Coordinates:
39.1954N -86.6121W
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Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
1,304 acres
Maximum Depth:
31 ft
Elevation:
591 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
1-3 ft
Major City:
Springfield
Airport:
Springfield
Boating

By enforcing no horsepower or speed limits on Lake Lou, water skiers, tubers and water sports' lovers are attracted to the lake. Two marinas located on Lake Lou Yeager provide fuel, snacks and supplies to boaters. 

Permits, which can be purchased on site, are required before boaters can launch on Lake Lou Yaeger. Weekend and holiday restrictions permit no jet skis or wet bikes on the lake during these busy times.

Milton Beach, available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day each year from noon-5pm Monday through Friday and 11am-6pm Saturday, Sunday and Holidays is open to the public for a fee. The beach area includes lots of sand for castle building, two levels of diving boards and Certified Lifeguards on duty. Amenities include a beach house with showers, lockers and restrooms and an air-conditioned snack bar.

       
Lodging

Two campgrounds are available at Lake Lou.  The Bicentennial Campground offers tent and trailer campsites with water and electric hookups as well as a full service, well-maintained shower house. The primitive campground offers tent-only campsites grouped around a community water faucet and restroom facility with flushing toilets.  Both campgrounds are open 7 days a week from April 1 to October 31.

Recent additions to Lake Lou include camping cabins equipped with electrical outlets, each of which, which can comfortably accommodate four people.

Please consult the Lake Resource Guide for information on lodging and events in the area.



Communities

Illinois's closest major city to Lake Lou Yaeger is Springfield. Nearby cities and towns, each with its own unique offerings, include: Litchfield, Butler, Raymond, Hillsboro, Morrisonville and Carlinville. Lake Lou Yaeger flows through parts of Montgomery County.

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