Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area

Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area covers more than 20,000 acres along the Kaskaskia River. This park consists of bottomlands, croplands, woodlands, and a lake. Baldwin Lake, a 2,018-acre reservoir, is a favorite fishing spot for area anglers. Bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, and freshwater drum are popular catches.

The lake also serves as a waterfowl refuge, home to a bounty of winged inhabitants. The diversity of habitats within Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area enables a variety of wildlife to exist there. Visitor activities include boating, camping, hiking, hunting, picnicking, and wildlife observation.

For more information about Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Write or call:

Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area
10981 Conservation Road
Baldwin, IL 62217
(618) 785-2555

Directions:
From Belleville, go south on Highway 13 for 15 miles. Go south (right) on Highway 27 for 5 miles and follow the signs to Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area.

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