Overview
Lake Shelbyville is a reservoir in IL. Primary inflow is Kaskaskia River. It is managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — St. Louis District.
The basin is characterized by about 11,100 acres of surface area. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Lake Shelbyville supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Pool elevations are managed against conservation or full-pool elevation near 599.7 feet NGVD29; flood-control elevation near 626.5 feet. Monitoring current levels matters for ramp usability, shoreline access, and understanding storage relative to the published operating range.
Current Conditions
Lake Shelbyville is currently 0.12 feet above full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.07 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.07 ft
- Drought conditionsNo Drought
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Lake Shelbyville is a 11,100-acre reservoir on the Kaskaskia River managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — St. Louis District.
