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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Silver carp

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General info

Fulton Branch is a stream located in Washington County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Clinton County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Silver carp.

Location

38°30′16″N 89°10′51.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Fulton Branch?

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Fishing regulations at Fulton Branch, 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 Largemouth bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, 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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38°30′16″N 89°10′51.4″W
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4.7 miles away

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6.4 miles away

Huey

9.1 miles away

Odin

10.3 miles away

Ashley

12.1 miles away

Woodlawn

14.5 miles away

Nashville

14.8 miles away

Kell

15.0 miles away

Beckemeyer

15.3 miles away

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15.6 miles away

Keyesport

17.4 miles away

Patoka

17.8 miles away

Addieville

18.3 miles away

Mount Vernon

19.4 miles away

Du Bois

19.6 miles away

Alma

20.9 miles away

Vernon

21.1 miles away

Waltonville

21.5 miles away

Iuka

22.6 miles away

St. Rose

23.6 miles away

Bonnie

25.6 miles away

Opdyke

27.2 miles away

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FAQ about Fulton Branch fishing

the Fulton Branch is a stream located in Washington County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Clinton County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
38°30′16″N 89°10′51.4″W
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