Lake Carlton (Illinois) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Carlton |
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 Lake Carlton
Location in Illinois
Lake Carlton
Location in the United States
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| Location | Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41°50′42″N 89°57′56″W / 41.84500°N 89.96556°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 78 acres (32 ha) |
| Average depth | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Max. depth | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Shore length1 | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) |
| Surface elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Carlton is a beautiful lake located in Morrison-Rockwood State Park in Whiteside County, northern Illinois. It's not a natural lake, but a special type of lake called a reservoir. Reservoirs are created by people, usually by building a dam across a river or stream. Lake Carlton is a popular spot for outdoor activities, especially fishing!
About Lake Carlton
Lake Carlton is found within the lovely Morrison-Rockwood State Park. This park is in Whiteside County, which is in the northern part of Illinois. The lake itself is a man-made body of water, meaning it was created by humans. It covers about 78 acres, which is roughly the size of 60 football fields! At its deepest point, Lake Carlton is about 27 feet deep.
Fishing Fun
Lake Carlton is a fantastic place for sport fishing. This means the lake is carefully looked after to make sure there are plenty of fish for people to catch for fun. Many different kinds of fish live in Lake Carlton.
Some of the popular fish you might catch include:
The park works hard to keep the lake healthy for these fish. This helps make sure that anglers (people who fish) have a great experience when they visit.
