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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Lake, IL
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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 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Cottonwood Lake fishing
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @TComiskey85 reported a nice Channel catfish.
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