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Channel catfish

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Bluegill

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Flathead catfish

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General info

Canton Chute is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

40°02′20.4″N 91°27′10.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Canton Chute, 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 Flathead catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

40°02′20.4″N 91°27′10.5″W
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Cities nearby

La Grange

2.7 miles away

Marcelline

7.1 miles away

Meyer

8.0 miles away

Bloomfield

8.1 miles away

Quincy

8.2 miles away

Lima

10.3 miles away

Ewing

14.0 miles away

Burton

14.1 miles away

Loraine

14.5 miles away

Coatsburg

15.5 miles away

Palmyra

17.1 miles away

Adams

17.7 miles away

Payson

18.9 miles away

Lewistown

19.3 miles away

Fall Creek

19.5 miles away

Philadelphia

20.5 miles away

West Point

20.6 miles away

Warsaw

21.6 miles away

Hannibal

23.0 miles away

Golden

23.4 miles away

Richfield

23.8 miles away

Basco

24.0 miles away

Keokuk

25.7 miles away

Rensselaer

25.9 miles away

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FAQ about Canton Chute fishing

the Canton Chute is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°02′20.4″N 91°27′10.5″W
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