Forbes Lake, Illinois

Forbes Lake

Marion County, IL523 acres View on map Directions
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Clarity
2.2 ft
Murky
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Boat rentals on Forbes Lake
Boat rentals on Forbes Lake
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Forbes Lake charters
Forbes Lake charters
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Forbes Lake tours & experiences
Forbes Lake tours & experiences
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Things to do at Forbes Lake
Things to do at Forbes Lake
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Tackle & bait near Forbes Lake
Tackle & bait near Forbes Lake
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Outfitters near Forbes Lake
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Forbes Lake water level
Forbes Lake water level
Forbes Lake fishing
Forbes Lake fishing
Forbes Lake boat rentals
Forbes Lake boat rentals
Forbes Lake cabins & rentals
Forbes Lake cabins & rentals
Forbes Lake things to do
Forbes Lake things to do
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Nearby lakes

Compare Forbes Lake with the closest lakes — distances are straight-line from Forbes Lake.

Centralia Reservoir

Marion County · 22 mi away

Carlyle Lake

Clinton County · 28 mi away

Newton Lake

Jasper County · 28 mi away

Vandalia Municipal Reservoir

Fayette County · 29 mi away

Lake Sara

Effingham County · 29 mi away

Governor Bond Lake

Bond County · 36 mi away

Where this data comes from

Conditions on this page are pulled from public agencies. Nothing is invented — missing readings show a clear dash.

U.S. Geological Survey (NWIS)
Water temperature & lake level
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Water Quality Portal
Secchi-disk water clarity
2021-10-21
Surface area
523 acres · cited research
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