Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:14 PM
- Water level
- 2.81 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 Carlyle Lake
Updated 28 min agoSource: USGS station 05592900 — EAST FORK KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR SANDOVAL, IL · 5.9 mi from Carlyle Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE)
| Location | CARLYLE, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Carlyle Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.608333, -89.308333 |
| Hours | Check on site |
DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) is a public boat launch providing access to Carlyle Lake in CARLYLE, Illinois at coordinates 38.60833, -89.30833. Data published by Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database (USACE, USFS, BLM, NPS, BOR, USFWS) (RIDB).
DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) is a public boat launch on Carlyle Lake in CARLYLE, Illinois. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. 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 DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE)
Is DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) free to use?
Yes, DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) is a public boat launch with free access in CARLYLE, Illinois.
What water does DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) access?
DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) provides boat launch access to Carlyle Lake in CARLYLE, Illinois.
How do I get to DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE)?
DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) is located at coordinates 38.608333, -89.308333 in CARLYLE, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.