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North Branch Canal

Illinois, United States

3.2Β·120 catches

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North Branch Canal fishing reports

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White bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Common carp

24 in Β· 13 lb

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Common carp

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Yellow bullhead

10 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

North Branch Canal is a canal located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Channel catfish.

Location

41Β°54β€²14.9β€³N 87Β°38β€²59.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at North Branch Canal, 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 species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about North Branch Canal fishing

North Branch Canal is a canal located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°54β€²14.9β€³N 87Β°38β€²59.2β€³W
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