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The Van Winkle Lake can be found on the Canton USGS quad topo map. Van Winkle Lake is a reservoir in Fulton County in the state of Illinois. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 40.5500, -90.0468 and the altitude is 607 feet (185 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Van Winkle Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Van Winkle Lake 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: 40.5500
Longitude: -90.0468
Elevation: 607 ft (185 m)
Locator Map - Van Winkle Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: --°F - Low: 72°F
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Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Monday:
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Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Breezy. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
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Tuesday:
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Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
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Wednesday:
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Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Thursday:
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Cooler. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
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Friday:
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Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Saturday:
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Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
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