🐟 What fish can you catch in Walnut?

Most commonly caught species around Walnut , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,113 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 671 reported catches Channel catfish - 498 reported catches Bluegill - 486 reported catches Freshwater drum - 234 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Walnut fishing reports?

The latest Walnut , IL fishing reports are: @uriahniccoli reported a nice Channel catfish at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Freshwater drum at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . .

Fishing in Walnut, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Walnut, Illinois?

Anglers in Walnut , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI) , Hennepin Canal , Green River , Coon Creek , Hennepin Feeder Canal .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Walnut?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Walnut

Latest Walnut fishing reports

Channel catfish

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Threemile Branch

12 in · 1 lb

Pumpkinseed

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Hennepin Feeder Canal

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Walnut

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°33′25.6″N 89°35′28.3″W

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FAQ about Walnut fishing

Anglers in Walnut, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Hennepin Canal, Green River, Coon Creek, and Hennepin Feeder Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Walnut, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,113 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 671 reported catches
Channel catfish - 498 reported catches
Bluegill - 486 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 234 reported catches

The latest Walnut, IL fishing reports are:

@uriahniccoli reported a nice Channel catfish at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Freshwater drum at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.

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