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Big Muddy River

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Illinois, United States

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Shortnose gar

28 in · 5 lb

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Blue catfish

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Longnose gar

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Channel catfish

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Longnose gar

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Freshwater drum

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General info

Big Muddy River is a stream located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Freshwater drum, Silver carp, and Channel catfish.

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38°01′10.3″N 88°57′56.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Muddy 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.

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78.0 miles away

Oakville

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81.4 miles away

Sikeston

85.4 miles away

Mayfield

90.3 miles away

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FAQ about Big Muddy River fishing

the Big Muddy River is a stream located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
38°01′10.3″N 88°57′56.2″W
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