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Flat Branch

Illinois, United States

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Flat Branch fishing reports

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Channel catfish

17 in Β· 2 lb

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Black bullhead

5 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Flat Branch is a stream located in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Shelby County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Black bullhead.

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39Β°34β€²15.4β€³N 89Β°13β€²27β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Flat Branch, 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 species as of July 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Flat Branch is a stream located in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Shelby County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39Β°34β€²15.4β€³N 89Β°13β€²27β€³W
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