Mississippi River (Pool 13-26, Illinois) fishing forecast

Illinois · river

See today's live forecast, lures and map →

Fish to target

• Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)
• White bass
• Sauger
• Walleye
• Crappie
• Bluegill / sunfish
• Largemouth bass
• Smallmouth bass

Safety: dam releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Rock Island District) - Mississippi River locks and dams controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.