Carlyle Lake Project Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Carlyle Lake Project (IL) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Carlyle. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Carlyle Lake Project snapshot
MILE 94.2 ABOVE THE MOUTH OF THE KASKASKIA RIVER. NOTE: NEW RIVER MILEAGE DETERMINED AFTER 1962-86 CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS. Carlyle Lake Project sits near Carlyle, IL and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MVS district. Coordinates: 38.6188°, -89.3523°.
- Latest release
- 3,500 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-18 14:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 411.24 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:30 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Carlyle Lake Project water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.