Wakesurf Spot · Illinois
Holiday Shores Lake
A 345-acre reservoir in Madison County, Illinois — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Holiday Shores Lake sits in Madison County, Illinois that covers about 345 acres. It is on the smaller side, so usable wake-boat water depends heavily on local rules and traffic.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
Holiday Shores Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Illinois rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Illinois DNR. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Holiday Shores Lake runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Holiday Shores Lake covers roughly 345 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Illinois sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Illinois rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.