S. LINCOLN PARK DRIVE DECATUR

BOAT LAUNCH
March 19, 2025

Red Flag Warning
2025-03-19T19:00:00-05:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fulton, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Shelby, Effingham and Clay. * TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent. * 10 HOUR FUELS (GRASSES, LEAVES, TWIGS, PINE NEEDLES, ETC)... Less than 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.


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The boat ramp named S. Lincoln Park Drive Decatur is located in Decatur, Illinois, at latitude 39.82925034 and longitude -88.96090698. This boat ramp is a public boat ramp that provides access to Lake Decatur, which is a 2,800-acre reservoir located in Macon County, Illinois.

The S. Lincoln Park Drive Decatur boat ramp is a single-lane boat ramp that is 20 feet wide and has a concrete surface. The boat ramp has a good depth of water and can accommodate most small to medium-sized watercraft, including fishing boats, pleasure boats, and jet skis.

The body of water that the S. Lincoln Park Drive Decatur boat ramp services, Lake Decatur, is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and water sports. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regularly stocks the lake with fish.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources regulates the use of Lake Decatur, and all watercraft must comply with the department's rules and regulations. These rules include requirements for equipment and safety gear, as well as restrictions on speed and the use of certain watercraft, such as personal watercraft.

Overall, the S. Lincoln Park Drive Decatur boat ramp is a well-maintained and accessible boat ramp that provides easy access to Lake Decatur. Boaters and anglers can enjoy a variety of recreational activities on the lake, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources works to ensure that the lake remains a safe and enjoyable destination for all visitors.

       




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