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  • “Reeling in the Fish” Kids Fishing Tournament and Get Outdoor Days

    CARLYLE LAKE - In recognition of Illinois’ Free Fishing Days June 6th - June 9th and National Get Outdoors Days, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with Henkel’s Hook and Arrow will be hosting a “Reeling in the Fish” kid’s fishing tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 7th at the City of Carlyle Fish Hatchery Pond located on Illinois Route 50, one mile east of Carlyle. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The tournament will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. giving participant’s an hour and a half of fishing time. Trophies will be awarded for total weight in two age categories, ten and under and eleven to fifteen. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in both categories.

  • Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water.

  • Reservations for camping during the annual Indian Creek Halloween Walk will be accepted starting June 4th

    Mark Twain Lake – Indian Creek Campground at Mark Twain Lake will again be the site of Mark Twain

  • Mark Twain Lake to Host Foster Parent Appreciation Day May 31st

    Mark Twain Lake - Each year foster parents provide a nurturing safe home for foster children.  This

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Boaters and Swimmers to Wear Life Jackets

    CARLYLE LAKE — Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that they please wear them.

  • National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, 2014

    CARLYLE LAKE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is teaming up with the National Safe Boating Council and other boating safety advocates across the U.S. to promote safe and responsible boating during National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, 2014.

  • Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend celebrating Memorial Day. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water.

  • Army Corps to hold public meeting for proposed Cora Island project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District will hold an open house public meeting for the proposed project at Cora Island on Wednesday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Audubon Center at Riverlands, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, Mo.

  • St. Louis District’s Rivers Project acquires land at Piasa Creek

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District acquired 74-acres of land adjoining the upper portion of Piasa Creek in Madison County, Ill., for wetland restoration and habitat enhancement.

  • Kids Fishing Day at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake - In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the U.S. Army Corps of