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Bluegill

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Northern Pike

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Largemouth Bass

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Fox Chain O’Lakes largemouth bass thrive in the system’s shallow, weedy bays and channel edges—producing abundant 12–16" fish with the occasional 4+ lb bass confirmed by IDNR surveys.

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Huge Muskie

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Muskie Tournament 2025

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