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Fishing regulations at South Branch Chicago River, 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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about South Branch Chicago River fishing
- Common carp - 45 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
- @BigRon reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @azizkhaleque reported a nice Bluegill.
- @junrodgers reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @daogpimp reported a nice Common carp.
- @daogpimp reported a nice Common carp.
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