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Fishing regulations at Hughlett Branch, IL
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Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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All Northern Pike taken must be 24-inches total length or longer, except in the Mississippi River and Ohio River where there is no size limit. No more than 3 Northern Pike may be taken per day, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.
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FAQ about Hughlett Branch fishing
- Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @isaacsomers reported a nice Northern pike.
- @isaacsomers reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @augiehesselbacher reported a nice Northern pike.
- @slapthatbass89 reported a nice Channel catfish.
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