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Largemouth bass

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Chain pickerel

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Yellow bass

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

Hog Branch is a stream located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Douglas County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Blue catfish, and Yellow bullhead.

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39Β°41β€²4.7β€³N 88Β°00β€²21β€³W
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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 species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Hog Branch is a stream located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Douglas County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39Β°41β€²4.7β€³N 88Β°00β€²21β€³W
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