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Catfish (channel/blue/flathead) fishing rules in IL

Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)catfish

IL sets official Catfish (channel/blue/flathead) bag limits, size limits, and season dates. See the current numbers below.

Verified June 7, 2026 · Official source →

Reviewed

Length

None statewide

Season

Year-round

Other species in IL

Largemouth/smallmouth/spotted bass Walleye/sauger/saugeye Muskellunge & tiger musky Northern pike

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