After 15 years at Carlyle Lake, the Illinois High School Association is finally moving the state finals for bass fishing . . . to Lake Shelbyville for the next five years.

As the bass class of 1993 ages and declines, fishing success has slowed a bit at Carlyle Lake during the past 18 months or so.

A paved bicycle trail in and around Carlyle has been completed and includes scenic routes and connects with a bike trek trail that can run more than 60 miles.

Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, Carlyle Lake is the largest human-made lake in Illinois. The lake has beaches for swimming and several camping areas, but it’s especially known for sailboating. Its ...

Hitting the crappie right at Carlyle Lake, and a bit of a primer for those visiting during the IHSA's state championships for bass fishing.

Carlyle Lake will be the site of the Illinois High School Association’s inaugural bass fishing state championship next spring, the IHSA announced in a release Wednesday.

Carlyle Lake is a man-made lake located in Clinton County, Illinois. It was created as part of the larger Mississippi River and Tributaries Project, which aimed to control flooding and improve ...

With the temperatures reaching 60 degrees, more than 300 bird enthusiasts flocked to Carlyle Lake Visitors Center this past Sunday to learn, ...

CARLYLE - The Carlyle Lake tailwater may be the most interesting fishery in Illinois.

The tailwater at the Carlyle Lake spillway was nearly bank full on April 14, making the area perfect for pelican watching.