Johnsonville, IL

Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area — Sassafras Point

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About this spot

Gently rolling terrain, lush woods and a beautiful lake make the Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area the perfect spot for a family outing. Located northwest of Johnsonville in Wayne County, this area has something for everyone: fishing, hunting, picnicking, and camping. Visitors may see quail, rabbit, dove, squirrel, deer, muskrat, fox, raccoon, owls, turkey, hawk, wood cock or beaver roaming the timber or brushy fields of the park. The highlight of a visit is the Sam Dale Lake, a beautiful 194-acre lake with 5 miles of shoreline trails to enjoy or explore. In addition, several smaller ponds are home to fish and wildlife.

Typical weather

Sam Dale Lake

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Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Sam Dale Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F40°FFebruary: average water temperature 40°F48°MMarch: average water temperature 48°F58°AApril: average water temperature 58°F68°MMay: average water temperature 68°F77°JJune: average water temperature 77°F82°JJuly: average water temperature 82°F81°AAugust: average water temperature 81°F74°SSeptember: average water temperature 74°F62°OOctober: average water temperature 62°F51°NNovember: average water temperature 51°F41°DDecember: average water temperature 41°F

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