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Fishing regulations at Post Creek Cutoff, 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 Eyetail bowfin as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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There are no daily harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.
Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique
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FAQ about Post Creek Cutoff fishing
- Eyetail bowfin - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @abbott-jacob reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @thomaswilliams4530 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @mwicoff reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @mwicoff reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
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