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Illinois
Smokey Bear Pond
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Observed 18 h ago
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Clear, high 76°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 93/100 for lake fishing
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Smokey Bear Pond
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Smokey Bear Pond is a lake fishing site in Illinois, a U.S. Forest Service recreation site. There is no fee.
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