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Hamilton Branch

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Illinois, United States

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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General info

Hamilton Branch is a stream located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing White crappie, Eyetail bowfin, and Largemouth bass.

Location

38°05′48.7″N 88°53′29.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Hamilton 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 White crappie as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

White crappie

Seasons

Open

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

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Pomoxis annularis

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38°05′48.7″N 88°53′29.5″W
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FAQ about Hamilton Branch fishing

the Hamilton Branch is a stream located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°05′48.7″N 88°53′29.5″W
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