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Greengill hybrid

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Greengill hybrid

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area is a lake located in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and White bass.

Location

38°20′29.9″N 89°50′56.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area?

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Fishing regulations at Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area, 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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Darmstadt

6.7 miles away

Freeburg

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Hecker

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Baldwin

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Floraville

11.5 miles away

Venedy

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Swansea

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16.5 miles away

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16.7 miles away

Coulterville

17.1 miles away

Damiansville

17.1 miles away

Lebanon

18.0 miles away

Evansville

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O'Fallon

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Summerfield

18.4 miles away

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FAQ about Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area fishing

Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area is a lake located in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°20′29.9″N 89°50′56.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area are:
  • Largemouth bass - 24 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area fishing reports are:

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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