Heidecke Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Illinois State Wildlife Area

Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only

Heidecke Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area entrance fee

Free entry

About Heidecke Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

More than 1,300 acres of prime fishing water, built in 1978 as a cooling lake and leased to the state ever since. It opens each April 1 and closes ten days before waterfowl season; boat fishing shuts down when winds top 25 mph.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Phone815-942-6352

Address5010 N. Jugtown Rd., Morris, IL 60450

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