Lake Ruth Fishing near Macomb, Illinois

Lake Ruth is a lake located just .8 miles from Macomb, in McDonough County, in the state of Illinois, United States.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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