Fishing Attractor (Downtown 2) gives you a public spot to fish on Rend Lake in Benton, IL. The pier sits in South Marcum Recreational Area. Evansville is the nearest big city, about 76 miles away. Closest alternative: Fishing Attractor (Southeast) in Benton (under 1 mile).
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Benton, IL |
| Water | Rend Lake |
| Park | South Marcum Recreational Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rend Lake has 26 more public launches besides Fishing Attractor (Downtown 2). Rend Lake overview
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Fishing Attractor (Downtown 2) is in Benton, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Fishing Attractor (Downtown 2) itself.
It gives you access to Rend Lake.
We don't have fee information for Fishing Attractor (Downtown 2), but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely yes. Illinois expects anglers at Fishing Attractor (Downtown 2) to carry a regular fishing license.
Fishing Attractor (Southeast) in Benton (under 1 mile), Fishing Attractor (Downtown 3) in Benton (under 1 mile) and Rend Lake (Downtown) in Benton (under 1 mile).
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