Fishing at Campbells Island Slough, Rock Island County, Illinois

• Overview

  This water sits in Rock Island County, Illinois. It lies 558 feet above sea level. Hampton sits 1.4 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Silvis, 1.9 miles, and East Moline, 2.8 miles. Water in the same corner: Bowles Slough within 5.2 miles, Coaltown Slough sits 5.3 miles out, Greenwood Slough within 5.5 miles, Moline Pool sits 5.6 miles out and Sylvan Slough within 7.8 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Campbells Island Slough

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Tide runs this water, so time the session to the flow. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. Records held for Rock Island County cover channel catfish, goldfish, common carp and freshwater drum. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Campbells Island Slough decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 76°F, with January the cold end at about 21°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually mid March. Ice usually gives way near mid March, and forms again about mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Campbells Island Slough runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Island Marina sits half a mile away and handles boats. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. The water sits inside or beside a nature reserve, so expect extra rules. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Bowles Slough is 5.2 miles off. The position on Campbells Island Slough is worth confirming on the day.