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Sangamon River

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Illinois, United States

4.2·698 catches

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Longnose gar

32 in · 5 lb

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White bass

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White bass

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Saugeye

23 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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White bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Longnose gar

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General info

Sangamon River is a stream located in Menard County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Cass County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Hybrid striped bass, and Flathead catfish.

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40°06′1.2″N 89°50′7″W
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Fishing regulations at 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.

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FAQ about Sangamon River fishing

the Sangamon River is a stream located in Menard County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Cass County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
40°06′1.2″N 89°50′7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Sangamon 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.
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