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Cattail Slough Recreation Area

Fulton, IL - Whiteside County

815-273-2732 Visit Website

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Diamond Road
Fulton, IL,

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815-273-2732

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Cattail Slough is located one 1/2 mile southwest of Fulton proper off of IL Route 84. Amenities include a boat launch, a Pavillion, and public restrooms. This secluded location is great for ice and seasonal fishing and is maintained by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. This lake is 178 acres in size. It is approximately 25 feet deep at its deepest point. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow Perch.

Check here for current water level conditions:
https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Mississippi-River-Project/Recreation/Flooded-Park/
or
https://rivergages.mvr.usace.army.mil/WaterControl/new/layout.cfm

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