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Lake of the Woods

Illinois, United States

3.4·179 catches

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Saugeye

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American gizzard shad

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Walleye

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake of the Woods is a lake located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Rainbow trout.

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gchamp16 +76 others fish here

Location

40°11′57.3″N 88°22′36″W
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Reviews of Lake of the Woods

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not a huge lake and hasn't been known for large stuff. possibly over fished

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It’s ok

Sometimes it good and sometimes it’s bad

Cities nearby

Mahomet

1.0 miles away

Champaign

8.0 miles away

Urbana

11.3 miles away

Rantoul

13.7 miles away

Bloomington

36.6 miles away

Decatur

37.8 miles away

Normal

39.1 miles away

Danville

40.6 miles away

Pontiac

49.6 miles away

Mattoon

49.9 miles away

Charleston

50.5 miles away

Lincoln

52.6 miles away

Morton

64.1 miles away

Washington

65.7 miles away

Taylorville

66.4 miles away

Kankakee

67.9 miles away

Streator

68.2 miles away

East Peoria

69.5 miles away

Pekin

70.5 miles away

Bradley

72.2 miles away

Bourbonnais

72.8 miles away

Terre Haute

73.4 miles away

Springfield

73.8 miles away

Effingham

75.1 miles away

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FAQ about Lake of the Woods fishing

Lake of the Woods is a lake located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°11′57.3″N 88°22′36″W
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