14 Oct 2015

Dam West Boat Ramp Accessible Boat Loading Platform

CARLYLE LAKE – The Carlyle Lake Project will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for a newly constructed accessible boat loading platform on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m., and will take place at the Dam West Boat Ramp adjacent to the high water ramp.

29 Sep 2015

Coles Creek Camping Season Extended Two Weeks

CARLYLE LAKE – Campers at Carlyle Lake will now have an opportunity to camp for an additional two weeks at Coles Creek Campground. Based on past trends of declining use following Labor Day, the regular season was scheduled to end on September 30, 2015. However, due to high demand, campers now have an opportunity to take advantage of the fall weather and extend their camping experience until October 15, 2015. This season’s extension will be used as a trial period to determine if longer seasons at Coles Creek will be feasible in the future. Factors such as utilization and operational costs will be assessed when making the determination.

15 Sep 2015

Blood Drive Donors to Receive Free Camping

The American Red Cross in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, September 17th at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The American Red Cross works diligently every day to keep an adequate supply of blood available. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the United States a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand.

1 Sep 2015

Carlyle Lake Fireworks Spectacular

CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend celebrating Labor Day at Carlyle Lake. Family oriented activities will be taking place throughout the weekend; all activities are free and open to the public. The highlight of the weekend activities will be the Fireworks Spectacular from point one at dusk on Saturday, September 5th.

24 Aug 2015

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.

18 Aug 2015

Carlyle Lake Update and Weekend Activities

CARLYLE LAKE - As of 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 18, 2015, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 448.54 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release rate of approximately 3,940 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The inflow for Monday August 17, 2015 was approximately 1,200 day second feet (dsf). The targeted summer pool is 445.0 feet NGVD. Carlyle Lake is currently working as designed to lessen flooding on downstream sections of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.

11 Aug 2015

Cruisin’ the Dam Car Show and Cruz-In

CARLYLE LAKE - On Friday, August 14, 2015, the 19th Annual Car Show & Cruz-In will be held at the Mariner’s Village Resort at Carlyle Lake. More than 250 classic cars from central and southern Illinois are expected to participate in the event.

11 Aug 2015

Carlyle Lake Update and Weekend Activities

CARLYLE LAKE - As of 1:00 p.m. on Monday August 10, 2015, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 449.90 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release rate of approximately 4,090 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday August 9, 2015 was approximately 3,110 day second feet (dsf). The targeted summer pool is 445.0 feet NGVD. Carlyle Lake is currently working as designed to lessen flooding on downstream sections of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.

6 Aug 2015

Summer Hunting Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

CARLYLE LAKE – Carlyle Lake offers the outdoor sportsman a variety of late summer hunting opportunities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources work together to manage public lands and waters at Carlyle Lake. More than 10,000 acres of public lands are open to public hunting to which all-current Illinois game laws and regulations are in effect. All hunters are also required to sign in and out daily and record harvest at the nearest hunter sign in box. Access areas are conveniently located around the lake to provide parking and access to public lands.

6 Aug 2015

Dove Hunt for Sportsmen with Disabilities

CARLYLE LAKE – Disabled sportsmen can now call or write to the Carlyle Lake Project Office to reserve access to one of several handicapped-accessible dove hunting blinds available for September 1-2, 2015. Hunting hours will be from 12:00 p.m. until sunset. The blinds are located among bountiful sunflowers at the Steins Field Access Area.