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Lake of Egypt

Illinois
8.62 km²
37.5949, -88.9193
NHD 49239115
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About Lake of Egypt

Lake of Egypt is a natural lake or pond in Illinois, United States. It covers approximately 8.62 km² (2129 acres). The lake centroid is located at 37.5949° N, 88.9193° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake of Egypt

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 28m
Dawn10:18
Sunrise10:48
Sunset01:17
Dusk01:47

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:4811:48Excellent
  • Morning11:4818:02Good
  • Midday18:0222:17Calm
  • Afternoon22:1700:17Good
  • Dusk00:1702:17Excellent
  • Night02:1709:48Good
Moon: 13% · waxing14:24

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake of Egypt?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake of Egypt. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake of Egypt?

Lake of Egypt covers approximately 8.62 square kilometres (2129 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake of Egypt located?

Lake of Egypt is located in Illinois, United States, with its centroid at 37.5949°, -88.9193°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF