Reservoir

Lake Charleston

Coles County, Illinois

Lake Charleston is a reservoir on the Embarras River about 2 miles southeast of Charleston in Coles County. City parkland surrounds most of it, with a 3.6 mile trail around the lake and a fishing pier.

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Current air temperature at Lake Charleston (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area346 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsNo-wake rule

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Lake Charleston Spillway Park rampRamp
17757 Lake Charleston Loop, Charleston. Public boat ramp.Directions ↗
Fishing pierPublic
Fishing pier on the lakeDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Charleston are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Power boats are allowed but the lake enforces a no-wake rule.
A 3.6 mile trail circles the lake for shore access.
Fish species were not confirmed, so ask locally before you go.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.