Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp boat launch
Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp
According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp provides access to Carlyle Lake, which covers over 26,000 acres and has a shoreline of 85 miles. The lake is popular among boaters, anglers, and water sports enthusiasts and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for catfish, crappie, and bass.
The park allows all types of boats with the exception of personal watercraft (PWC) or jet skis. The park also has a fishing dock near the boat ramp for those who prefer to fish from the shore. There is a daily launch fee for using the boat ramp, which can be paid at the self-registration station located at the boat ramp.
The information used in this discussion is based on the official website of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and was last updated in April 2021.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At Carlyle | 4,730 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Breese | 2,750 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Nr Pierron | 3,000 cfs | → |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River Near Sandoval | 3,090 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 24 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Mulberry Grove | 184 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp.