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Mississippi River 14 mi
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Adams County 39 mi
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Rock Island County 76 mi
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Lamoine River Fishing
An Illinois river through Hancock County.
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Illinois rivers
The Lamoine River, measured out for Illinois anglers
The Lamoine River winds across Hancock County as a river. Allow under a mile to reach Carthage.
The bands below cover access, the outlook and the rules.
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IDNR IFishIllinois waterbody page, ifishillinois.org, read November 4, 2026. Census 2023 places.
IDNR
IDNR page details for the Lamoine River
- Location (IDNR)The La Moine River, a tributary of the Illinois River, is located in western Illinois. It flows approximately 124 miles over a very irregular course that earned it its original name of Crooked Creek. Its major tributaries include Camp Creek and La Harpe Creek. The La Moine River flows south through seven …
- Description (IDNR)The La Moine River area is home to two state parks and a conservation area — Argyle Lake State Park, Weinberg-King State Park, and Anderson Lake Conservation area.
IDNR IFishIllinois waterbody page, ifishillinois.org, read November 4, 2026.
Access
IDNR-mapped ramps along the Lamoine River
No IDNR-mapped ramp sits on the Lamoine River; nearby launches follow.
Other ramps when Lamoine River is crowded
- Argyle Lake Boat RampArgyle Lake, 10 miles
Public ramps and state sites are the sure way onto the Lamoine River.
IDNR IFishIllinois map, boat ramp and launch layer of October 2025 (KML; name, waterbody and notes as printed), read November 5, 2026.
Limits
Creel and length rules on the Lamoine River
| Species group | Daily limit | Statewide rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Gar | 1 per 24 hours | Harvest limit is 1 Alligator Gar per 24 hours. |
| Blue, Channel, and Flathead Catfish | no limit | There are no daily harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Other Sunfish | no limit | There are no harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Crappie (White, Black or Hybrid Crappie) | no limit | There are no daily harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Lake Sturgeon | no possession | Protected; No possession. |
| Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass | 6 (combined) | Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. In rivers and streams and their tributaries statewide, except for the Mississippi, Ohio (including Golconda Marina), and Wabash Rivers, the d |
| Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and their Hybrid | muskellunge 1, northern pike 3 | All Muskellunge and Muskellunge hybrids (Tiger Muskie) taken must be 36" in total length or longer, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. No more than 1 Muskellunge or Muskellunge hybrid (Tiger Muskie) may be taken per day, except as specified u |
| Paddlefish | 2 | Daily harvest limit is 2 Paddlefish. Please refer to Site Specific Regulations for the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa and the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri. |
| Striped Bass (Ocean Rockfish), White Bass, Yellow Bass, and their Hybrids | no limit under 17 inches; 3 at 17 inches or longer | There are no daily harvest limits or minimum size limits for Striped Bass (Ocean Rockfish), White Bass, Yellow Bass, and their hybrids, which are less than 17" in total length, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. For these fish 17" in total le |
| Trout and Salmon | 5 (combined) | Daily harvest limit is 5 trout or salmon, either singly or in the aggregate. |
| Walleye, Sauger, or their Hybrid | 6 (combined) | All Walleye, Sauger, or their hybrid (Saugeye) taken must be 14" in total length or longer, except in the Mississippi River, Wabash River, or except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. Daily harvest limit is 6 Walleye, Sauger, or their hybrid, either |
The statewide rows are the default on the Lamoine River.
Anglers 16 and older carry an Illinois fishing license ($15 a year for residents, $31.50 for nonresidents in 2026).
IDNR 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026.
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The Lamoine River in a table with nearby rivers
La Moine River sits near 38 miles away, the closest listed.
| Water | Distance | USGS gauges | Mapped ramps | First IDNR-rated fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoine River | 0 | 0 | ||
| La Moine River | 38 miles southeast | 2 | 0 | |
| Sangamon River | 45 miles southeast | 9 | 5 | |
| Spoon River | 45 miles northeast | 3 | 0 | |
| Edwards River | 51 miles north | 1 | 0 | |
| Mackinaw River | 66 miles east | 3 | 0 |
USGS gauges, IDNR boat ramp layer and IDNR outlook lines; read November 4, 2026.
Nearby
Around the Lamoine River shoreline
Other lakes an Illinois Tollway exit or two from Lamoine River
- Carthage Lake9 miles
- Argyle Lake10 miles
- Blandinsville South Lake12 miles
- Weinberg-King Pond 213 miles
Buy bait on the way to Lamoine River
- Dano's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hamilton, 20 miles
Prairie State towns that sit near Lamoine River
- Carthage8 miles
- Colchester10 miles
- La Harpe12 miles
- Macomb16 miles
Other Illinois rivers near the Lamoine River
- La Moine River38 miles
- Sangamon River45 miles
- Spoon River45 miles
- Edwards River51 miles
- Mackinaw River66 miles
Illinois counties along Lamoine River
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Photos
Lakes and river bends close to Lamoine River, in pictures
Photo: Denise Krebs, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
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Answers
What gets asked about the Lamoine River around Illinois
Which Illinois counties does the Lamoine River touch?
The La Moine River, a tributary of the Illinois River, is located in western Illinois. It flows approximately 124 miles over a very irregular course that earned it its original name of Crooked Creek. Look around Hancock County.
What stage is the Lamoine River showing this week?
We found no USGS or NOAA gauge for it.
Does the IDNR layer show a ramp on the Lamoine River?
Try Argyle Lake Boat Ramp, roughly 10 miles off.
Is there a length limit on the Lamoine River?
Statewide digest row for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass: Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. The same row adds a separate rule for rivers and streams, quoted in the limits band.
Which permit do I carry on the Lamoine River?
Anglers 16 and older carry an Illinois fishing license ($15 a year for residents, $31.50 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which fish does IDNR expect anglers to find in the Lamoine River?
No IDNR species line exists for it.
Where are crawlers sold on the way to the Lamoine River?
Nearest in our shop file: Dano's Bait and Tackle, about 20 miles away,.
Is the Lamoine River on private land?
Public access points are the safe bet.
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