Bluegill Hole, a public boat ramp on Rend Lake, is located in Ina. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 74 miles away. The next public ramp is Turnip Patch in Sesser, about 1.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ina, IL |
| Water | Rend Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rend Lake has 26 more public launches besides Bluegill Hole. Boat ramps on Rend Lake
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Bluegill Hole is in Ina, Illinois. There is no street address for Bluegill Hole in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Rend Lake, in Ina.
We have no fee details for Bluegill Hole, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Turnip Patch in Sesser (1.9 miles), South Nanson in Ina (2.1 miles) and North Nanson in Ina (2.2 miles).
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