Top fish species at Minnow Slough

Spotted gar
Spotted gar
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General info

Minnow Slough is a stream located in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted gar.

Location

39°01′32.5″N 87°35′3.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Minnow Slough, 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 Spotted gar as of April 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted gar

Seasons

Open

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

Poor

Lepisosteus oculatus

Regulations for

39°01′32.5″N 87°35′3.9″W
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FAQ about Minnow Slough fishing

the Minnow Slough is a stream located in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°01′32.5″N 87°35′3.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Minnow Slough 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.
The most common species in the Minnow Slough are:
  • Spotted gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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