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Apple River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

4.5·195 catches

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Rainbow trout

17 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Rainbow trout

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White sucker

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Apple River is a stream located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Carroll County, Illinois and Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°22′7.7″N 90°09′29.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Apple River, 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 Apple River fishing

the Apple River is a stream located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Carroll County, Illinois and Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Its coordinates are:
42°22′7.7″N 90°09′29.7″W
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