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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.

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2022 Lake Shelbyville Programs

2022 Kids Fishing Tournament

Location: Opossum Creek Pond Directions to Opossum Creek Pond: North of Shelbyville, IL on Route 128, 3.4 miles; then east 0.9 miles, then south 0.5 miles; then east 1.2 miles GPS Coordinates: 39°26’52.79” N 88°46’29.42” W Rules & Guidelines: - All Participants must bring & wear a life jacket. - Must supply fishing equipment & bait for participant. - Must release fish after weigh-in.

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2022 Loop Lake Shelbyville

Join us for the 2022 Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride event! Registration will open Mid-April: bikereg.com/loop-lake-shelbyville ROUTE MAP https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit... *routes are subject to change* CHECK-IN 7:00-8:00AM Riders MUST start between 7:00-8:00AM RIDE OPTIONS: - 65 MILES - 48 MILES - 34 MILES - 22 MILES *Ride distances are approximate until routes are finalized*

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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.

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- 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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Latest News Releases

Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Improvement Day Rescheduled to March 27

3/23/2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will place donated Christmas trees and artificial structures into Lake Shelbyville...

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...