Otter Lake IL

Otter Lake is a 765 acres reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is located 6 miles west of Girard. The reservoir is named after Otter Creek, a tributary of Macoupin Creek and the Illinois River. Otter Creek was dammed to provide flood control, water-based recreation, and a source of clean water for North Otter and South Otter Townships within Macou…
Otter Lake is a 765 acres reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is located 6 miles west of Girard. The reservoir is named after Otter Creek, a tributary of Macoupin Creek and the Illinois River. Otter Creek was dammed to provide flood control, water-based recreation, and a source of clean water for North Otter and South Otter Townships within Macoupin County. Recreation centers on fishing opportunities, with the lake managed for striped bass, crappie, and muskie.
  • Location: Macoupin County, Illinois
  • Primary inflows: Otter Creek
  • Primary outflows: Otter Creek
  • Basin countries: United States
  • Surface area: 765 acres (310 ha)
  • Surface elevation: 620 ft (189 m)
  • Type: reservoir
Data from: en.wikipedia.org