Top fish species at Shields Branch

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb 4 oz

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General info

Shields Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Charles County, Missouri. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

38°53′30.8″N 90°09′40.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Shields Branch, 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 Shields Branch fishing

the Shields Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Charles County, Missouri. Its coordinates are:
38°53′30.8″N 90°09′40.1″W
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