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Largemouth bass

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Grass carp

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General info

West Branch Horse Creek is a stream located in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Ford County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Grass carp, Flathead catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41°03′42.4″N 88°07′32.2″W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch Horse 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 Grass carp as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Grass carp

Seasons

Open

Special gear

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

Poor

Ctenopharyngodon idellus

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41°03′42.4″N 88°07′32.2″W
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FAQ about West Branch Horse Creek fishing

the West Branch Horse Creek is a stream located in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Ford County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41°03′42.4″N 88°07′32.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the West Branch Horse Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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