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20 of the Best Illinois Lakes to be on This Summer

After a little bit of research, we've picked out 20 lakes that are among the best for swimming, fishing and boating.

From the world’s sixth-largest freshwater lake to the hundreds of small, man-made lakes that dot the state, there’s plenty of summertime fun to be found on the 1.5 million acres of water across Illinois.

We’ve picked out some of the best lakes for swimming, fishing and boating, along with some fast facts about each one.

Here’s our list of the 20 must-see lakes in Illinois to check out this summer.

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