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Cotton Creek Marsh

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Illinois, United States

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Cotton Creek Marsh fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Yellowstripe grunt

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Common carp

27 in · 9 lb

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cotton Creek Marsh is a swamp located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Lake County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

42°15′18.2″N 88°12′10.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Cotton Creek Marsh, IL

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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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Round Lake Beach

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Libertyville

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Palatine

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Lindenhurst

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Arlington Heights

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Wheeling

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Lake Forest

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North Chicago

18.1 miles away

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FAQ about Cotton Creek Marsh fishing

Cotton Creek Marsh is a swamp located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Lake County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
42°15′18.2″N 88°12′10.8″W
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