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Channel catfish

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Creek chub

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Flathead catfish

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White perch

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Freshwater drum

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General info

Little Embarras River is a stream located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Edgar County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, White perch, and Common carp.

Location

39°38′15.7″N 88°00′21.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Little Embarras River, 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

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There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

39°38′15.7″N 88°00′21.5″W
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Cities nearby

Oakland

1.8 miles away

Kansas

6.8 miles away

Redmon

7.7 miles away

Newman

11.0 miles away

Westfield

12.6 miles away

Charleston

14.0 miles away

Camargo

14.1 miles away

Metcalf

15.4 miles away

Arcola

16.0 miles away

Humboldt

16.9 miles away

Villa Grove

17.7 miles away

Tuscola

18.0 miles away

Broadlands

18.7 miles away

Chrisman

21.0 miles away

Martinsville

21.7 miles away

Mattoon

22.0 miles away

Janesville

22.2 miles away

Vermilion

22.6 miles away

Casey

23.1 miles away

Pesotum

23.8 miles away

Indianola

24.5 miles away

Arthur

25.2 miles away

Philo

26.5 miles away

Atwood

26.7 miles away

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FAQ about Little Embarras River fishing

the Little Embarras River is a stream located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Edgar County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39°38′15.7″N 88°00′21.5″W
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