Fishing in Mill Creek, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Mill Creek, Illinois?

Anglers in Mill Creek , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IL) , Dongola Lake , Juden Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Mill Creek?

Most commonly caught species around Mill Creek , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,545 reported catches Channel catfish - 338 reported catches Bluegill - 335 reported catches White crappie - 191 reported catches Black crappie - 180 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Mill Creek fishing reports?

The latest Mill Creek , IL fishing reports are: @FoeRello reported a nice Channel catfish at Capaha Park . @FoeRello reported a nice Channel catfish at Capaha Park . @lukemo618 reported a nice Black crappie at Campus Lake . @lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @jacksonmarks3316 reported a nice Channel catfish at Crab Orchard Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Mill Creek

Latest Mill Creek fishing reports

Channel catfish

Capaha Park

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Channel catfish

Capaha Park

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Black crappie

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Channel catfish

Crab Orchard Lake

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Freshwater drum

Whitewater River

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Smallmouth bass

Whitewater River

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Longear sunfish

Whitewater River

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Spotted bass

Whitewater River

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Smallmouth bass

Whitewater River

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Fishing regulations in Mill Creek

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 June 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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°20′28″N 89°15′12.6″W

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FAQ about Mill Creek fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Mill Creek, Illinois?

Anglers in Mill Creek, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Dongola Lake, and Juden Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Mill Creek?

Most commonly caught species around Mill Creek, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,545 reported catches
Channel catfish - 338 reported catches
Bluegill - 335 reported catches
White crappie - 191 reported catches
Black crappie - 180 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Mill Creek fishing reports?

The latest Mill Creek, IL fishing reports are:

@FoeRello reported a nice Channel catfish at Capaha Park.
@FoeRello reported a nice Channel catfish at Capaha Park.
@lukemo618 reported a nice Black crappie at Campus Lake.
@lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@jacksonmarks3316 reported a nice Channel catfish at Crab Orchard Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Mill Creek?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Mill Creek, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: