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Fishing regulations at Big Muddy River, IL
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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 Freshwater drum as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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There are no daily harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.
Aplodinotus grunnieus, Sheephead
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- Freshwater drum - 19 members reported to have caught this fish
- Silver carp - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
- @elijahclauss reported a nice Paddlefish.
- @UL-Angler reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @williamwest9047 reported a nice Bighead carp.
- @williamwest9047 reported a nice Paddlefish.
- @ChaceDaFishinFool reported a nice Paddlefish.
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