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Channel catfish

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Bluegill

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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General info

Tunnison Creek is a stream located in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Black bullhead.

Location

42°22′29.1″N 89°12′3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Tunnison Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Tunnison Creek, IL

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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

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There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

42°22′29.1″N 89°12′3″W
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Cities nearby

Durand

7.6 miles away

Winnebago

7.6 miles away

Machesney Park

8.9 miles away

Pecatonica

9.2 miles away

Rockford

10.6 miles away

Loves Park

10.7 miles away

South Beloit

11.6 miles away

Beloit

13.8 miles away

Rock City

14.1 miles away

Ridott

15.1 miles away

New Milford

15.6 miles away

Cherry Valley

15.8 miles away

Dakota

16.6 miles away

German Valley

18.2 miles away

Hanover

18.3 miles away

Brodhead

18.9 miles away

Leaf River

20.2 miles away

Footville

20.5 miles away

Juda

21.6 miles away

Freeport

22.9 miles away

Janesville

23.5 miles away

Orangeville

23.6 miles away

Albany

25.9 miles away

Monroe

27.3 miles away

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FAQ about Tunnison Creek fishing

the Tunnison Creek is a stream located in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°22′29.1″N 89°12′3″W
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