Lake Jacksonville
2197 New Lake Road, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Fishing
Located three miles south of Jacksonville off Route 267, all the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors awaits you at Lake Jacksonville.
Located three miles south of Jacksonville off Route 267, all the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors awaits you at Lake Jacksonville. This 500-acre man-made lake is filled with bass, bluegill, red-ear sunfish and channel catfish. Lake Jacksonville is the perfect location for boating (boat dock on site), water skiing, fishing, other water activities, and mainly swimming. Camping and trails for walking and biking available.
What's happening nearby...
"If We Survive the Night" Book Tour
The Vault • Aug 25 @ 6:30PM
Hear from author of "If We Survive the Night," Jo Salazar and stay for the activities in this book tour event.
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Mary Kutter Live at Twisted Tree
Twisted Tree Music Hall • Aug 27 @ 7PM
Check out the vocal stylings of Mary Kutter as she dazzles Jacksonville from the Twisted Tree stage on Aug. 27!
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Matt Stell Live at Twisted Tree
Twisted Tree Music Hall • Aug 28 @ 7PM
Pull out your cowboy boots and get ready to dance with Matt Stell live at Twisted Tree on Aug. 28!
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Elks Lodge’s 12th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament
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Bring the kids to the park for a free fishing tournament, sponsored by Jacksonville's Elks Lodge.
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