Weldon Springs Lake is a 29-acre spring-fed lake located 3 miles southeast of Clinton in DeWitt County, Illinois. Built in 1936, the lake features a maximum depth of 38 feet with an average depth of 10. 3 feet and 2. 1 miles of shoreline.

The lake is restricted to electric motors only, making it well-suited for non-motorized paddling activities. The lake offers one boat launch ramp for public access, and kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats are available for rent at the concession stand.

Rental rates are $35 for the first two hours or $50 for a full day. The concession also provides bait, tackle, and operates as a full-service restaurant.

Paddlers will find a diverse aquatic environment with excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie, and sunfish.

The lake is stocked annually with channel catfish and saugeye, and receives seasonal rainbow trout stockings in spring and fall. Water quality is good, with no zebra mussels present.

The lake sits within Weldon Springs State Park, a 550-acre facility that offers year-round recreational opportunities. During winter months when the lake freezes, ice fishing becomes popular, though ice conditions are not actively monitored.

The park features several hiking trails, including the 2-mile Lakeside Self-Guiding Interpretive Trail that circles the lake through riparian habitat.

Facilities include picnic areas, camping (75 sites with electricity), restrooms, and a handicapped-accessible fishing dock. The park operates under standard Illinois fishing regulations with some site-specific rules, including a 2-pole limit for fishing.

Swimming is not permitted in the lake. The lake's spring-fed nature maintains relatively stable water conditions, and its location in central Illinois provides easy access from major cities including Champaign, Bloomington, and Decatur.

The electric-motor-only restriction helps maintain a quieter paddling environment compared to lakes that allow gas-powered boats.