Pecatonica River
The Pecatonica is a tributary of the Rock River in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Its name comes from Algonquian words meaning slow water.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 194 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Southwest Iowa County, Wisconsin |
| Mouth | Rock River at Rockton, Illinois |
The river flows past Freeport and receives the Sugar River near Shirland. Two Rivers Forest Preserve, at the confluence with the Sugar River, provides public boat launches.
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: Pecatonica River (Wikipedia)