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Illinois River fishing reports

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Cutbow

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Freshwater drum

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Brown trout

20 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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General info

Illinois River is a stream located in Jackson County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Freshwater drum, and Cutbow.

Location

40°33′16″N 106°13′49.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Illinois River, CO

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 Colorado 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

Steamboat Springs

31.6 miles away

Fort Collins

61.1 miles away

Laramie

61.5 miles away

Loveland

62.1 miles away

Silverthorne

62.5 miles away

Boulder

63.2 miles away

Longmont

65.2 miles away

Johnstown

68.9 miles away

Windsor

69.0 miles away

Louisville

70.0 miles away

Superior

70.9 miles away

Lafayette

71.0 miles away

Erie

72.1 miles away

Firestone

72.8 miles away

Frederick

73.2 miles away

Broomfield

74.7 miles away

Arvada

75.7 miles away

Westminster

77.1 miles away

Golden

77.8 miles away

Northglenn

79.6 miles away

Federal Heights

79.9 miles away

Wheat Ridge

80.4 miles away

Glenwood Springs

90.9 miles away

Rifle

107.7 miles away

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FAQ about Illinois River fishing

the Illinois River is a stream located in Jackson County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°33′16″N 106°13′49.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Illinois River 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 the Illinois River are:
  • Brown trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Freshwater drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Cutbow - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Illinois River fishing reports are:
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