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Vulcan Lakes

Illinois
1.12 km²
42.2165, -88.3050
NHD 121628303
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About Vulcan Lakes

Vulcan Lakes is a natural lake or pond in Illinois, United States. It covers approximately 1.12 km² (276 acres). The lake centroid is located at 42.2165° N, 88.3050° 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
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
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 Vulcan Lakes

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 55m
Dawn09:59
Sunrise10:32
Sunset01:27
Dusk02:01

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:2911:32Excellent
  • Morning11:3218:00Good
  • Midday18:0022:27Calm
  • Afternoon22:2700:27Good
  • Dusk00:2702:31Excellent
  • Night02:3109:29Good
Moon: 14% · waxing14:16

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Vulcan Lakes?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Vulcan Lakes. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Vulcan Lakes?

Vulcan Lakes covers approximately 1.12 square kilometres (276 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Vulcan Lakes located?

Vulcan Lakes is located in Illinois, United States, with its centroid at 42.2165°, -88.3050°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF