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Peoria Pool (Illinois River)

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Illinois, United States

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Hybrid striped bass

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Hybrid striped bass

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General info

Peoria Pool (Illinois River) is a stream located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Tazewell County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Hybrid striped bass.

Location

40°37′57.8″N 89°37′31.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Peoria Pool (Illinois River), IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

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There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Ictalurus punctatus

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40°37′57.8″N 89°37′31.9″W
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FAQ about Peoria Pool (Illinois River) fishing

the Peoria Pool (Illinois River) is a stream located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Tazewell County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
40°37′57.8″N 89°37′31.9″W
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