Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Carlyle Lake
Carlyle Lake
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Clinton County · managed by Army Corps of Engineers
23,710
Huntable acres
179
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 99th pctl statewide
43.6 / 100
Clinton Co. FDR Index
43
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game. Furbearer hunting; Furbearer trapping. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game
Methods: Furbearer hunting, Furbearer trapping
Always verify current seasons, site permits, and restrictions with IDNR before hunting — rules change and site-specific quotas apply.
Harvest history (2011–2024) → PRO
Scout Carlyle Lake on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.