🐟 What fish can you catch in Streator?

Most commonly caught species around Streator , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,849 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 803 reported catches Channel catfish - 641 reported catches Bluegill - 364 reported catches Freshwater drum - 324 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Streator fishing reports?

The latest Streator , IL fishing reports are: @lloydemmons reported a nice Hornyhead chub at Gooseberry Creek . @lloydemmons reported a nice Striped shiner at Gooseberry Creek . @grady-robert reported a nice Creek chub at Gooseberry Creek . @grady-robert reported a nice Golden redhorse at Gooseberry Creek . @grady-robert reported a nice Golden redhorse at Gooseberry Creek . .

Fishing in Streator, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Streator, Illinois?

Anglers in Streator , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond , Vermilion River , Waupecan Creek , Rooks Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Streator

Latest Streator fishing reports

Hornyhead chub

Gooseberry Creek

length · weight

Striped shiner

Gooseberry Creek

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Creek chub

Gooseberry Creek

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Golden redhorse

Gooseberry Creek

length · weight

Golden redhorse

Gooseberry Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

Bluegill

7 in · 3 oz

Black crappie

Dwight Lions Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Dwight Lions Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Dwight Lions Lake

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Fishing regulations in Streator

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 May 12th, 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

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°07′27.8″N 88°49′46.6″W

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FAQ about Streator fishing

Anglers in Streator, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond, Vermilion River, Waupecan Creek, and Rooks Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Streator, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,849 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 803 reported catches
Channel catfish - 641 reported catches
Bluegill - 364 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 324 reported catches

The latest Streator, IL fishing reports are:

@lloydemmons reported a nice Hornyhead chub at Gooseberry Creek.
@lloydemmons reported a nice Striped shiner at Gooseberry Creek.
@grady-robert reported a nice Creek chub at Gooseberry Creek.
@grady-robert reported a nice Golden redhorse at Gooseberry Creek.
@grady-robert reported a nice Golden redhorse at Gooseberry Creek.

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