East Moline sits in Rock Island County, Illinois. It counts about 21,350 residents. In order of distance: Coaltown Slough (2.7 miles) to the south followed by Greenwood Slough (2.7 miles). At Greenwood Slough the mouth fishes hardest when the water is running. In milder years the surface stays open. Even in a
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) | Ages 16 and older | $15.00 | $31.50 | 24-hour, 3-day | Not applicable — no coastline | Announced annually | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
*Prices are base annual freshwater licenses and exclude vendor fees, stamps and endorsements. Where a cell reads “Not verified”, the agency does not publish the figure in a format we can verify automatically.
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