Coffeen Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Coffeen Lake was constructed in 1963 to serve as a cooling source for a local power plant. In 1986, 23 years later, Coffeen Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area was opened and has become Montgomery County’s premiere fishing spot. The heat generated by the power plant enables year round fishing. There are 22 species of fish in Coffeen Lake with bass, catfish, and crappie as the most popular choices. The lake has 50 miles of shoreline that is surrounded by a beautiful hardwood forest. The wildlife area also includes wetlands and prairie. Recreational activities include boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking, and wildlife observation.

For more information about Coffeen Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, write or call:

Coffeen Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
15084 North 4th Avenue
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 537-3351

Directions:
From Springfield, take Interstate 55 south 40 miles to exit 52. Go east on Highway 16 for 10 miles then southeast on Highway 185 for 6 miles to Coffeen then follow the signs to Coffeen Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area.

From St. Louis, take Interstate 55 north 52 miles to exit 52. Go east on Highway 16 for 10 miles then southeast on Highway 185 for 6 miles to Coffeen then follow the signs to Coffeen Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area.

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