Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:06 PM)
- Water level
- 2.86 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Crab Orchard Lake
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 05597000 — BIG MUDDY RIVER AT PLUMFIELD, IL · 12.6 mi from Crab Orchard Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground
| Location | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Crab Orchard Lake |
| Access Type | Private |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (11 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.734673, -89.089353 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Williamson County |
| Phone | (618) 364-7769 |
Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground is a boat launch providing access to Crab Orchard Lake in Illinois at coordinates 37.73467, -89.08935. Rated 4.7/5 based on 11 Google reviews.
Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground is a private boat launch on Crab Orchard Lake in Williamson County, Illinois. This is a private or restricted facility — confirm access requirements, fees, or membership before towing out. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground
Is Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground free to use?
Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground is a private facility. Contact the operator for access information.
How is Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground rated?
Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 11 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground access?
Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground provides boat launch access to Crab Orchard Lake in Illinois.
How do I get to Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground?
Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground is located at coordinates 37.734673, -89.089353 in Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Bluegill Bay Marina & Campground includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.