Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on of area Woodford County, Illinois, United States. Most of this protected area is over the Goose Lake and Upper Peoria Lake sections of the Illinois River.
Natural features
The Woodford SFWA has of water and has a major waterfowl refuge of.
Flora
The bottomland forest of the Woodford SFWA contains tree species such as cottonwood, silver maple, ash, and willow.
Fauna
Deer, raccoon, muskrat, mink, and beaver commonly make their homes in the Woodford SFWA. Birds include great blue herons, green herons, great white egrets, barred owls, red-tailed hawks, goshawks, and woodpeckers as well as various songbirds. While many waterfowl enjoy the refuge during migration, only wood ducks and Canada geese tend to nest. Peoria Audubon Society's eBird hotspot lists over 200 species spotted in the Woodford SFWA.
Recreation
There are boat docks and a public boat ramp. Fishing and hunting are permitted, with of huntable land and designated waterfowl blinds on the backwater of Goose Lake and the Illinois River channel. Campsites for tents and trailers are available from April to September, but may be inaccessible during periods of flooding. Picnic tables and a shelter are also available. Over of hiking trails are open the majority of the year from January through October, except during waterfowl fall migration.