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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Mississippi River (IL)

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species at Mississippi River (IL)

Mississippi River (IL) fishing reports

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Walleye

32 in Β· 12 lb 6 oz

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Paddlefish

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Smallmouth bass

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9 days ago

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Channel catfish

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18 days ago

Largemouth bass

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16 days ago

Hybrid striped bass

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22 days ago

Largemouth bass

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28 days ago

American gizzard shad

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29 days ago

Common carp

27 in Β· 12 lb 4 oz

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1 month ago

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General info

Mississippi River (IL) is a stream located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Blue catfish.

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Location

42Β°12β€²14.6β€³N 90Β°20β€²9.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Mississippi River (IL), 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 species as of April 1, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Mississippi River (IL) fishing

the Mississippi River (IL) is a stream located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°12β€²14.6β€³N 90Β°20β€²9.3β€³W
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