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Largemouth bass

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Flathead catfish

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Big Timber Lake is a lake located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Flathead catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

40°42′32.5″N 89°41′3.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Big Timber Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Big Timber Lake, 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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Cities nearby

Peoria

4.7 miles away

East Peoria

7.9 miles away

Pekin

10.2 miles away

Washington

13.1 miles away

Morton

13.2 miles away

Canton

21.2 miles away

Normal

38.7 miles away

Kewanee

38.8 miles away

Galesburg

39.8 miles away

Bloomington

40.8 miles away

Lincoln

41.9 miles away

Peru

52.6 miles away

Streator

53.0 miles away

Macomb

54.8 miles away

Pontiac

55.9 miles away

Ottawa

62.9 miles away

Springfield

64.8 miles away

East Moline

66.9 miles away

Moline

68.0 miles away

Rock Island

70.4 miles away

Decatur

71.0 miles away

Chatham

71.6 miles away

Bettendorf

72.1 miles away

Sterling

75.3 miles away

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FAQ about Big Timber Lake fishing

Big Timber Lake is a lake located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°42′32.5″N 89°41′3.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Timber Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Big Timber Lake are:
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