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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Shelbyville is subject to closures not listed on this site. For up to date information call 217-774-3951 or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil.

Bobber says come to Lake Shelbyville!

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Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center

Sea Tow Foundation Life jacket Loaner Program

Dam West Life Jacket Loaner Station

Dam West Life Jacket Loaner Station Restocked with Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket. The Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program is part of a federal grant project funded by the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund as administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.

86% of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets.

86% of Drowning Victims Were NOT Wearing a Life Jacket.

What's happening at Lake Shelbyville?

Lake Shelbyville Links

Plan Your Visit
- Lake Shelbyville History
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Fees, Reservations And Permits
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Nearby Attractions
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center
  Posted 11/23/2012
Recreation
- Boating
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Camping
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Fishing
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Trails
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Hunting
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Picnicking
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Swimming and Beaches
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Wildlife Viewing
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Ranger Programs
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Events
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Geocaching
  Posted 11/23/2012
Maps
- Fish Attractor Maps
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Campground Maps
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Hunting and Fishing Map
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Hiking and Biking Trail Maps
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Interactive Hunting Map
  Posted 05/03/2023
Events & Outreach
- Education
  Posted 11/23/2012
  - Dam Tours And Ranger Programs
    Posted 11/23/2012
  - Eco-Meet
    Posted 11/23/2012
- Water Safety
  Posted 11/23/2012
Natural Resources
- Fishing
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Hunting
  Posted 11/23/2012
- Wildlife Viewing
  Posted 11/23/2012
Volunteering
- Volunteer Opportunities
  Posted 11/03/2020
Guides
- 2023 Park Information Guide
  Posted 11/23/2012
Kaskaskia River Basin Feasibility Study
Lake Shelbyville Calendar
More

Lake Shelbyville Agricultural Lease NOA

Agricultural Lease Example

Latest News Releases

General Dacey Trail Hay Ride For People with Mobility Restrictions

9/20/2023 UPDATED

Join us on October 12th for the 2023 General Dacey Trail Hay Ride for People with Mobility Restrictions...

Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits now available for the 2023-2024 Deer Season

8/22/2023 UPDATED

Lake Shelbyville‘s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season...

NR 23-19 Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available

8/22/2023 UPDATED

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 12th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 7 and 8, 2023...

Always Wear a Life Jacket!

19 Life Jacket Loaner Stations

are located around Lake Shelbyville for visitors to borrow while recreating.

Navigate to any of the dots on the map below to borrow a life jacket.

When you are finished with your life jacket just simply return it to any of the life jacket loaner stations on the map.

Red - USACE managed life jacket loaner station

Green - State/IDNR managed life jacket loaner station

Yellow - USACE managed, Sea Tow Foundation grant Life Jackets

Lake Shelbyville

Nov 25 2013

Snow day at Lake Shelbyville

Nov 25 2013

Hot air balloons soar of Lake Shelbyville

Nov 25 2013

Lake Shelbyville at sunset

Nov 25 2013

Lake Shelbyville

Nov 25 2013

Life's a beach at Lake Shelbyville!

Contact

Mailing Address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake Shelbyville
1989 State Highway 16
Shelbyville, IL 62565

Telephone:
Phone: (217) 774-3951
Email:
LakeShelbyville@usace.army.mil

Office Hours:
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777

Local Weather

Lake Level & River Report

https://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html

Sedimentation Report

2017 Lake Shelbyville Sedimentation Report

2023 Events

September 22-24 - DirtWorx

2024 Events

Kids Fishing Tournament
Loop Lake Shelbyville
4th of July Fireworks
DirtWorx Mountain Bike Fest