Access Site
IL
Dolan Lake
City: Enfield, IL
County: Hamilton County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.06128500, -88.40038900
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Little Wabash River at Carmi, IL
8.2 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Access & Amenities**
Dolan Lake in Enfield offers a public boat ramp with rental boats available for paddlers and boaters. The access site is located within the Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area and includes a playground, fishing areas, walking trails, and five rental cabins on-site.
**Boating Conditions**
Dolan Lake is an excellent choice for kayakers, canoeists, and paddle boarders. The lake enforces a 10 horsepower motor limit, which keeps the water calm and well-suited for paddling activities. The lake supports a healthy fishery including largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, and bullheads. Winter fishing and boating are permitted when ice conditions are safe. Note that a two-pole and line fishing regulation applies.
Dolan Lake in Enfield offers a public boat ramp with rental boats available for paddlers and boaters. The access site is located within the Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area and includes a playground, fishing areas, walking trails, and five rental cabins on-site.
**Boating Conditions**
Dolan Lake is an excellent choice for kayakers, canoeists, and paddle boarders. The lake enforces a 10 horsepower motor limit, which keeps the water calm and well-suited for paddling activities. The lake supports a healthy fishery including largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, and bullheads. Winter fishing and boating are permitted when ice conditions are safe. Note that a two-pole and line fishing regulation applies.