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8 days ago
Smallmouth buffalo
25 in · 5 lb
17 days ago
Black crappie
West Frankfort City Park
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Mount Vernon, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 987 catches for Largemouth bass, 324 catches for Channel catfish, and 172 catches for Bluegill.
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