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246 miles

Sangamon River

The Sangamon is a principal tributary of the Illinois River in central Illinois. It runs through Decatur and past Springfield.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts

Length246 miles
MouthIllinois River

The river is tied to the early career of Abraham Lincoln, who worked as a boatman on it. The stretch through Robert Allerton Park near Monticello is a National Natural Landmark.

Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.

Source: Sangamon River (Wikipedia)

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