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South Fork Sangamon River

Illinois, United States

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South Fork Sangamon River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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Flathead catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

South Fork Sangamon River is a stream located in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Sangamon County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Hybrid striped bass.

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39Β°34β€²59.4β€³N 89Β°23β€²21.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South Fork Sangamon River, 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 species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about South Fork Sangamon River fishing

the South Fork Sangamon River is a stream located in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Sangamon County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39Β°34β€²59.4β€³N 89Β°23β€²21.8β€³W
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