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Bighead carp

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Common carp

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General info

Matusky Brook is a stream located in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Perry County, Missouri. It is most popular for fishing Bighead carp, Common carp, and Silver carp.

Location

37°46′5.6″N 89°34′29.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Matusky Brook, 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 Bighead carp as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bighead carp

Seasons

Open

Special gear

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

Very good; they have firm, flaky, white flesh, which is excellent table fare. But, they have intramuscular bones in the filets that many people find undesirable. 

Asian Carp, Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

Regulations for

37°46′5.6″N 89°34′29.6″W
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18.8 miles away

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24.5 miles away

Sedgewickville

25.2 miles away

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FAQ about Matusky Brook fishing

the Matusky Brook is a stream located in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Perry County, Missouri. Its coordinates are:
37°46′5.6″N 89°34′29.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Matusky Brook 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.
The most common species in the Matusky Brook are:
  • Bighead carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Silver carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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