Top fish species at Horse Collar Slough

Northern pike
Northern pike
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General info

Horse Collar Slough is a swamp located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

41°42′17.5″N 87°54′23.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Horse Collar Slough, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

24"

Measurement

Total Length

All Northern Pike taken must be 24-inches total length or longer, except in the Mississippi River and Ohio River where there is no size limit. No more than 3 Northern Pike may be taken per day, except as specified under Site-Specific RegulationsOnly statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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Regulations for

41°42′17.5″N 87°54′23.7″W
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FAQ about Horse Collar Slough fishing

Horse Collar Slough is a swamp located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°42′17.5″N 87°54′23.7″W
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