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Cross Slough

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Illinois, United States

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Flathead catfish

45 in · 55 lb

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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White bass

14 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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White bass

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General info

Cross Slough is a lake located in Mason County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White bass, and Black crappie.

Location

40°08′30.2″N 90°17′3.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Cross Slough, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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40°08′30.2″N 90°17′3.3″W
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20.6 miles away

Industry

21.3 miles away

Adair

22.2 miles away

Concord

23.0 miles away

Smithfield

23.0 miles away

Camden

25.8 miles away

Meredosia

25.9 miles away

Versailles

26.6 miles away

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27.6 miles away

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FAQ about Cross Slough fishing

Cross Slough is a lake located in Mason County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°08′30.2″N 90°17′3.3″W
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