First responders went out for a day of fishing on Lake Michigan Tuesday, with a lot more than catching fish on their minds.

INA, Ill. (WSIL) -- Rend Lake officials are giving us an update to a boat ramp which is being built. The Rend Lake Visitor’s Center said concrete has been poured for the new Jackie Branch boat ramp.

Rend Lake itself is known for its sport fishing of crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill and catfish. More: Rocky Glen, Peoria's 'smaller Starved Rock,' opens for all to see 5.

12. Sangchris Lake State Park - 796,000 visitors Located just outside of Illinois' capitol city Springfield, Sangchris Lake State Park is a 3,000-acre park on the shoreline of Sangchris Lake.

The park offers an 18-hole golf course, two fishing lakes and picnic space. Named after former state legislator Frank Holten, the park is one of the largest day use areas in Illinois, according to ...

12. Sangchris Lake State Park - 796,000 visitors Located just outside of Illinois' capitol city Springfield, Sangchris Lake State Park is a 3,000-acre park on the shoreline of Sangchris Lake.

8. Clinton Lake State Park - 1 million visitors Built as a cooling lake for the Exelon Power Station in Clinton, Clinton Lake State Park is known for its lively fishing and 1,000-foot sand beach.