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The Lake Helen can be found on the Christopher USGS quad topo map. Lake Helen is a reservoir in Franklin County in the state of Illinois. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 37.8851, -89.0901 and the altitude is 390 feet (119 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Lake Helen should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Lake Helen are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 37.8851
Longitude: -89.0901
Elevation: 390 ft (119 m)
Locator Map - Lake Helen
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Local Weather
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Monday:
High: 95°F - Low: 70°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Tuesday:
High: 87°F - Low: 60°F
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Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Wednesday:
High: 82°F - Low: 60°F
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Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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Thursday:
High: 76°F - Low: 56°F
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Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
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Friday:
High: 70°F - Low: 53°F
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Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
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Saturday:
High: 77°F - Low: 56°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
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