- Monee Reservoir
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Monee Reservoir Location Will County, near Monee, Illinois Coordinates 41°23′18″N 87°45′40″W / 41.38833°N 87.76111°WCoordinates: 41°23′18″N 87°45′40″W / 41.38833°N 87.76111°W Lake type reservoir Basin countries United States Max. depth 24 ft (7.3 m) Monee Reservoir is a reservoir located at 27341 Ridgeland Avenue, Monee, Illinois. It is also located in the Will County Forest Preserves.
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Geography
The park is located in a 46-acre (190,000 m2) plot of land. The terrain around Monee Reservoir 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 park is open to anybody. It contains picnic areas and a concession building which offers bait,fishing license,and snacks. It lake also features boating and fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish like Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Northern Pike.[1]
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Categories:- Reservoirs in Illinois
- Geography of Will County, Illinois
- Visitor attractions in Will County, Illinois
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