Lake Vermilion | |
Coords: | 40.1561°N -87.6522°W |
Outflow: | Vermilion River |
Length: | 3miles |
Width: | 0.5miles |
Area: | 1000acres |
Elevation: | 177m (581feet) |
Pushpin Map: | Illinois#USA |
Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Lake Vermilion in Illinois, USA. |
Lake Vermilion is a reservoir located in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built for water supply, fishing, and recreation purposes. The lake is long and wide. The nearest city is Danville, in eastern Illinois.[1]
Lake Vermilion is managed by the Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) for bass, catfish, and crappie. The nearest interstate highway exit is Exit 215 on Interstate 74, near Danville.[2]
The lake is owned by Aqua Illinois, a subsidiary of Aqua America. The rules of the lake allow unlimited-horsepower marine boating, jetskiing, and waterskiing. Boat decals are required.
Lake Vermilion contains the following species: