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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

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American eel

33 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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Blue catfish

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General info

Marys River is a stream located in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Perry County, Missouri. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, American eel, and Largemouth bass.

Location

38°01′7.3″N 89°40′28.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Marys 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 Blue catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

38°01′7.3″N 89°40′28.1″W
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Cities nearby

Steeleville

1.0 miles away

Percy

3.0 miles away

Sparta

9.5 miles away

Coulterville

12.1 miles away

Rockwood

12.4 miles away

Ava

13.2 miles away

Baldwin

14.7 miles away

Kaskaskia

14.8 miles away

Evansville

14.8 miles away

Pinckneyville

17.1 miles away

Lithium

17.2 miles away

Ruma

19.3 miles away

Oakdale

19.4 miles away

Vergennes

20.0 miles away

Lenzburg

20.0 miles away

Darmstadt

21.0 miles away

Red Bud

22.0 miles away

Ozora

23.1 miles away

Prairie du Rocher

23.4 miles away

St. Johns

23.7 miles away

Harrison

23.9 miles away

Du Quoin

24.1 miles away

Dowell

24.3 miles away

Elkville

25.0 miles away

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FAQ about Marys River fishing

the Marys River is a stream located in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Perry County, Missouri. Its coordinates are:
38°01′7.3″N 89°40′28.1″W
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