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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Shelbyville is subject to closures not listed on this site due to COVID-19. For up to date information call 217-774-3951 or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil.

Bobber

Bobber says come to Lake Shelbyville!

First Snow - General Dacey Trail

First Snow 2020 General Dacey Trail

Cold Water Kills

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
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- Fees, Reservations And Permits
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- Nearby Attractions
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- Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center
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Recreation
- Boating
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- Camping
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- Fishing
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- Trails
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- Hunting
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- Picnicking
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- Swimming and Beaches
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- Wildlife Viewing
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- Dam Tours and Ranger Programs
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- Events
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- Geocaching
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Maps
- Fish Attractor Maps
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- Campground Maps
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- Hunting and Fishing Map
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- Virtual Map of Lake Shelbyville
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- Hiking and Biking Trail Maps
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Events & Outreach
- Education
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  - Dam Tours And Ranger Programs
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  - Eco-Meet
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- Water Safety
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Natural Resources
- Fishing
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- Hunting
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- Wildlife Viewing
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Volunteering
- Volunteer Opportunities
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Guides
- 2020 Park Information Guide
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Kaskaskia River Basin Feasibility Study
Lake Shelbyville Calendar
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Lake Shelbyville Agricultural Lease NOA

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Latest News Releases

TEMPORARY RECREATION AREA CLOSINGS AT LAKE SHELBYVILLE TO CONDUCT DEER HUNT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

11/15/2021

Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will hold the 31st Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities during the first firearm deer season on...

Lake Shelbyville Eco-Meet Results

11/4/2021

Lake Shelbyville – The 44th Annual Lake Shelbyville Eco-Meet, coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was held at Camp Camfield Ecological Study Area on October 21st, 2021.The Eco-Meet is an...

Temporary Recreation Area Closings at Lake Shelbyville for Youth Deer Hunt

9/28/2021

Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a youth deer hunt at Lake Shelbyville on October 9 & 10, 2021. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas previously...

Lake Shelbyville Disabled Deer Hunting Blinds Available at Whitley Creek Recreation Area

9/23/2021

Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is offering additional deer hunting opportunities at Whitley Creek Recreation Area in Moultrie County for disabled deer hunters...