Rend Lake


Rend Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
10885 E. Jefferson Road
Bonnie, IL 62816
Phone: (618)279-3110
Fax: (618)279-3526

Bass Jumping

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Overhead Photos of Rend Lake (circa 1972)

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Photos courtesy Army Corp of Engineers. Click on a photo to enlarge.



The Rend Lake Area encompasses:
12,690 acres of land & water,
2 waterfowl subimpoundments,
5,000 acre wildlife refuge and 20 public use access areas.
Fork subimpoundment for duck & goose hunting and 4 pits during season.
Waterfowl, forest game and upland game hunting.
Fishing, hiking, boating and other non-cosumptive uses.
Recreation Amenities and Services.

Directions:
Approximately 2 miles west of Bonnie, IL..
Approximately 5 miles south of Mt. Vernon, IL off State Route 37.
Approximately 3 miles east of Wattonville, IL, north and south of State Highway 148.



Rend Lake Links:
Army Corp Engineers Rend Lake Site
History of Rend Lake
Rend Lake State Wildlife Area
Rend Lake Surrounding Area
Rend Lake Rules and Regulations
Hunter Fact Sheet
Resort Information


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