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Starved Rock State Park Lake Fishing Pier

A scenic Illinois state park with a fishing pier on a scenic canyon lake offering largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

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Tue, Sep 15

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Sat, Sep 19

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Address: Starved Rock State Park Lake Fishing Pier, Utica, IL 61373

Quick map and directions

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Common species: Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bluegill

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

Starved Rock State Park is 90 miles southwest of Chicago. From I-39, take Exit 90 and follow signs to the park entrance.

Parking

State park day-use fee required.

Source: Illinois DNREC Parks