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Fishing regulations at West Fork Otter Creek, IL
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Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Muskellunge as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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All Muskellunge and Muskellunge hybrids (Tiger Muskie) taken must be 36-inches total length or longer, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. No more than 1 Muskellunge or Muskellunge hybrid (Tiger Muskie) may be taken per day, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.
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FAQ about West Fork Otter Creek fishing
- Muskellunge - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @ty.leach reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @garypay reported a nice Muskellunge.
- @garypay reported a nice Muskellunge.
- @garypay reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @sharbin1826 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
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