🐟 What fish can you catch in Creston?

Most commonly caught species around Creston , IL : Largemouth bass - 10,742 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,250 reported catches Bluegill - 1,437 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,047 reported catches Black crappie - 563 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Creston fishing reports?

The latest Creston , IL fishing reports are: @philipthompson9422 reported a nice Rainbow trout . @Brady_VanRossum reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tanna Farms Pond . @Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Creston, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Creston, Illinois?

Anglers in Creston , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Shabbona Lake , South Branch Kishwaukee River , East Lagoon , Green River , Lake Lida .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Creston?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Creston

Latest Creston fishing reports

Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

Tanna Farms Pond

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Tanna Farms Pond

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Somonauk Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow bullhead

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Fishing regulations in Creston

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 Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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41°56′0.6″N 88°58′27.1″W

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FAQ about Creston fishing

Anglers in Creston, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Shabbona Lake, South Branch Kishwaukee River, East Lagoon, Green River, and Lake Lida.

Most commonly caught species around Creston, IL:

Largemouth bass - 10,742 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,250 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,437 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,047 reported catches
Black crappie - 563 reported catches

The latest Creston, IL fishing reports are:

@philipthompson9422 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Brady_VanRossum reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tanna Farms Pond.
@Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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