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Fishing regulations at Macoupin Creek, 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 Channel catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Macoupin Creek fishing
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @nhartley reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @msmith70 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @msmith70 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @josh.shewmake reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @bisringhausen5957 reported a nice Common carp.
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