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VICTORIA, ILL. -- Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Brent Manning today announced the naming of the 160-acre lake at Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area in Knox County in honor of former state Rep. A.T. "Tom" McMaster.
"Tom McMaster led the charge to acquire Snakeden Hollow," Manning said. "With the dedication of McMaster Lake, we thank him for his foresight and his effort to provide and protect this site for the enjoyment of all Illinois citizens."
McMaster, who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1971-1987, sponsored the legislation that allowed the state to acquire the 2,497-acre Snakeden Hollow site from Midland Coal Company in 1987.
McMaster Lake is one of the deepest and clearest in Illinois. The lake, along with more than 100 smaller impoundments at the site, provide ample fishing opportunity with populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, catfish, muskie, trout and walleye.
Snakeden Hollow also features waterfowl, deer and upland game hunting programs.
The designation of McMaster Lake was requested by Sen. Carl Hawkinson and Rep. Donald Moffitt.
Uploaded: 11/4/1999
Uploaded: 11/4/1999