Lakes / Illinois / Williamson County / Herrin Lake
Herrin Lake, Illinois
52.39 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Illinois
37.63 degrees N, 89.02 degrees W - Williamson County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its USGS National Hydrography Dataset coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Herrin Lake Stacks Up
- Larger than 38% of the 511 lakes counted in Illinois.
- About 13 miles from Carbondale, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teal Lake | Williamson | 2.9 mi | 29.65 acres |
| Marion Country Club Lake | Williamson | 3.9 mi | 42.18 acres |
| Devils Kitchen Lake | Williamson | 4.2 mi | 711.91 acres |
| Marion Reservoir | Williamson | 4.2 mi | 245.13 acres |
| Lake of Egypt | Johnson | 5.9 mi | 2,129.02 acres |
| Pond 17 | Williamson | 6.0 mi | 39.04 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Herrin Lake
How Big Is Herrin Lake?
Herrin Lake covers 52.39 acres in Williamson County, Illinois.
What Is the Largest Lake in Williamson County?
Crab Orchard Lake is the largest lake in Williamson County, at 7,292.57 acres.
Largest Lakes in Illinois
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlyle Lake | Clinton | 22,796.77 acres | - |
| 2 | Mine Number 21 Reservoir | Franklin | 17,062.04 acres | - |
| 3 | Upper Peoria Lake | Woodford | 15,460.64 acres | - |
| 4 | Lake Shelbyville | Shelby | 10,235.1 acres | - |
| 5 | Crab Orchard Lake | Williamson | 7,292.57 acres | - |
All 511 Illinois lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) lake data (ID 48812328). Verified October 30, 2026.