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Pennant Bar Openland - Shawnee National Forest

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species at Pennant Bar Openland - Shawnee National Forest

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Pennant Bar Openland - Shawnee National Forest fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 4 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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General info

Pennant Bar Openland - Shawnee National Forest is a lake located in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Pope County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

37°23′28.3″N 88°42′29.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Pennant Bar Openland - Shawnee National Forest, 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.

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FAQ about Pennant Bar Openland - Shawnee National Forest fishing

Pennant Bar Openland - Shawnee National Forest is a lake located in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Pope County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
37°23′28.3″N 88°42′29.8″W
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