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Illinois River

Arkansas, United States

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Illinois River fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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Spotted bass

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Smallmouth buffalo

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General info

Illinois River is a stream located in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

36Β°06β€²22β€³N 94Β°20β€²23.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Illinois River, AR

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 Arkansas 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 species as of May 8, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Illinois River fishing

the Illinois River is a stream located in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°06β€²22β€³N 94Β°20β€²23.6β€³W
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