Lake Carlton is a 70-acre watershed impoundment located in Morrison-Rockwood State Park, north of Morrison in Whiteside County, Illinois. Constructed in 1969 by building a 38-foot high, 1,800-foot long earthen dam across a stream, the lake was named in memory of L. Carlton Anderson, a local civic and conservation leader who actively promoted the park's development. With an average depth of 11.25 feet and a maximum depth of 24 feet, Lake Carlton features 2.8 miles of shoreline that provides ample room for shore anglers. The lake serves as one of Illinois' premier fishing destinations, offering excellent opportunities for multiple species in a scenic state park setting.