Pintail Lake, a public boat ramp, is located in Pinckneyville. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 58 miles away. If it's full, Mallard Lake in Steeleville is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Pinckneyville, IL |
| Water | Pintail Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: 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.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Pintail Lake is in Pinckneyville, Illinois. We have no street address for Pintail Lake, only its exact position on the map.
Pintail Lake, in Pinckneyville.
The map data has no fee details for Pintail Lake, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Mallard Lake in Steeleville (under 1 mile), Canvasback Lake in Steeleville (under 1 mile) and Ringneck Lake in Pinckneyville (1.8 miles).
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