Shelbyville State Fish & Wildlife Area

Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area covers more than 6,000 acres on the north end of Lake Shelbyville. It contains two separate units, the Kaskaskia Unit is 3,700 acres and the West Okaw Unit measures 2,500 acres.

There are more than 200 bird species that have been identified within the wildlife area. Fishing opportunities abound at Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area. Bass, catfish, crappie, and walleye can be caught in the Kaskaskia and West Okaw Rivers. There are six farm ponds within the wildlife area that yield bass, bluegill, catfish, and redear. Other recreational activities include hiking, hunting, and wildlife observation.

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

Shelbyville State Fish & Wildlife Area
Rural Route 1 Box 42A
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3112

Directions:
From Decatur, take Highway 121 south for 15 miles and follow the signs to Shelbyville State Fish & Wildlife Area.

From Effingham, take Highway 32 north for 34 miles and follow the signs to Shelbyville State Fish & Wildlife Area.

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