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Facts about (Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area):
Overview of Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area consists of 1,017 acres and is located in Grundy County 3 miles southeast of Braidwood on Illinois Route 53 and Huston Road.Braidwood Lake, owned by Commonwealth Edison, is a partially perched, cooling lake. Braidwood Lake was constructed in the late 1970s and impounded in 1980-81 with water pumped from the Kankakee River. Several surface mined pits were flooded within the lake, so fisheries management actually began in 1978, before the lake existed. The lake...More
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area):
While minimal facilities currently are available, future development will include a paved access road to the main lakes, boat launches, ramps, parking lots and toilets.Fishing and hunting are permitted on a seasonal basis and are subject to site regulations. Fishing closes ten days prior to the Central Waterfowl Zone season and reopen at the conclusion of the Upland Game season, or as the ice becomes safe.The Mazonia South Unit was purchased by DNR from Commonwealth Edison in 1999. This was the ...More
Contact Information:
Address:P.O. Box 126 Braceville, IL 60407
Phone No:815.237.0063
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