15 Dec 2025

Repurpose Your Live Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat

Repurpose your live Christmas tree by donating it to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project for fish habitat. Donated trees will be bundled together and placed underwater in Rend Lake, providing fish habitat and improving angling opportunities.

28 Aug 2024

Coalshaft South Temporary Closure

The Coalshaft South parking lot and boat ramp at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting the evening of Monday, September 2, 2024, through approximately 5p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, for a fish habitat placement project. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the public while work is being conducted.

13 May 2024

Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville and Friends of Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Opossum Pond. The pond is located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participants must pre-register by calling (217) 774-3951 ext. 2, or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil. Information needed: name of participant, age of participant on event day, name of parent/guardian, and phone number for parent/guardian.

30 Jun 2022

Water Safety Tips for 4th of July Weekend

Lake Shelbyville– Warmer weather is here, and July is the busiest time of year on our nation’s

27 Apr 2020

U.S. Army Corps Announces the Re-Opening of Limited Facilities at Mark Twain Lake

April 27, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing planned opening dates for

5 Jun 2018

All Fishing Tournaments at Mark Twain Lake Must Register

Mark Twain Lake, Missouri, June 5, 2018 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake would

18 May 2018

Kids Fishing Day at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake, May 18, 2018 – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the U.S.

22 May 2017

Kids Fishing Day at Mark Twain Lake

Mark Twain Lake, May 22, 2017 – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the U.S. Army

6 Mar 2017

Mark Twain Lake Corps of Engineers Seeks Volunteers for Placement of Fish Structure

Mark Twain Lake, March 6, 2017 - Many Christmas trees have been collected during the annual

23 May 2016

Kids Fishing Day at Mark Twain Lake

Mark Twain Lake, May 23, 2016 – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the U.S. Army