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Spoon River

Illinois, United States

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Bigmouth buffalo

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General info

Spoon River is a stream located in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Fulton County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Flathead catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

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40Β°43β€²30.1β€³N 90Β°15β€²37.8β€³W
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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 species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Spoon River is a stream located in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Fulton County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
40Β°43β€²30.1β€³N 90Β°15β€²37.8β€³W
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