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Masters Fork

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species at Masters Fork

Blue catfish
Blue catfish
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General info

Masters Fork is a stream located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Lee County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish.

Location

41°32′23″N 89°22′8.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Masters Fork, 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 Blue catfish as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

41°32′23″N 89°22′8.9″W
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FAQ about Masters Fork fishing

the Masters Fork is a stream located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Lee County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41°32′23″N 89°22′8.9″W
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The most common species in the Masters Fork are:
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