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Illinois River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Oklahoma, United States

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Channel catfish

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Black buffalo

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Black buffalo

29 in · 15 lb 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Illinois River is a stream located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is also intersecting with Benton County, Arkansas and Adair County, Oklahoma. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

Location

35°50′15.6″N 94°55′8.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Illinois River, OK

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 Oklahoma 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 Illinois River fishing

the Illinois River is a stream located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is also intersecting with Benton County, Arkansas and Adair County, Oklahoma. Its coordinates are:
35°50′15.6″N 94°55′8.8″W
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