Sangchris Lake State Park in Illinois State

Sangchris Lake State Park

Right near Springfield lives the Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area, an oasis for lakeside activities and water-dwelling creatures.

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Sangchris Lake State Park Details

Right near Springfield lives the Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area, an oasis for lakeside activities and water-dwelling creatures. Most of the 3,022 acres of the area is taken up by the Sangchris Lake, where folks can boat and fish for bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Hunters can find waterfowl, dove, deer, squirrel, and wildlife watcher will take in the wildflowers and songbirds while walking through nature and equestrian trails.

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