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Smallmouth in Northern IL???

Izzy3374
in Smallmouth Bass Fishing

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I have never caught a smallmouth in my life and I would like to change that this year.  

Anyone know of any good Small mouth fisheries in the Northern Illinois area, that are accessible for shoreline fishing (I do not have a boat).

I know you can catch em' out of the harbors of Lake Michigan in the spring, but other than that I am clueless.

HELP ME!!!

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    Try the Fox River.Not sure about McHenry which is north but down near the Mongomery Dam I caught some.

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    Its a bit south of you but the Kankakee river is good.  The Kankakee River State Park has a lot of shoreline access on both sides and a lot of smallies are caught there as well.  Good Luck!

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