Monee Reservoir

Monee Reservoir, located at 27341 Ridgeland Avenue, Monee, Illinois, is part of the Forest Preserve District of Will County.[2]"

Monee Reservoir
Location of Monee Reservoir in Illinois, USA.
Location of Monee Reservoir in Illinois, USA.
Monee Reservoir
Location of Monee Reservoir in Illinois, USA.
Location of Monee Reservoir in Illinois, USA.
Monee Reservoir
LocationWill County, near Monee, Illinois
Coordinates41°23′18″N 87°45′40″W
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area46 acres (19 ha)
Max. depth24 ft (7.3 m)
Surface elevation741 ft (226 m) [1]

Geography

The 255 acres (103 ha) forest preserve contains a 46 acres (19 ha) reservoir lake.[2] The terrain within the preserve is mostly flat, but contains a variety of ecosystems. It is mostly forest around the lake, but has scattered prairies. There are also many small marshes within the park, attracting many wetland species. The lake itself is shaped in an irregular way with many coves spurring out from it. It has a depth of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Recreation

The preserve is open to the public daily. The lake provides boating and fishing opportunities. The reservoir is stocked with a variety of fish including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Northern Pike. The preserve also features hiking trails, rentable picnic areas, and a concessions building which sells bait, Illinois fishing licenses, and snacks. Boats, fishing poles, and games can also be rented from the concessions building.[2]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monee Reservoir
  2. Forest Preserve District of Will County, , 2011
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