Sugar Creek

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Illinois, United States

3.0·23 catches

Logged catches

3.0

Top fish species at Sugar Creek

Wiper

Largemouth bass

Channel catfish

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Fishing regulations at Sugar Creek, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Wiper

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit3

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

No minimum size limit.There are no daily harvest limits for Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, which are less than 17-inches total length, except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. For these fish 17-inches total length or longer, the daily limit is 3 fish, either singly or in the aggregate.Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri aggregate daily bag limit = 30 Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, either singly or in the aggregate (regardless of size).Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa aggregate daily bag limit = 25 Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, either singly or in the aggregate (regardless of size). Please review Site-Specific Regulations online.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis, Palmetto bass, White bass x Striped bass, Wiper

Season open: year-round

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Bag limit6

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

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

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Local laws and licenses

Illinois fishing license

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FAQ about Sugar Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Sugar Creek located?

the Sugar Creek is a stream located in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Macoupin County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:

39°39′5.9″N 89°39′55″W

🎣 Where on the Sugar Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Sugar Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in the Sugar Creek?

The most common species in the Sugar Creek are:

Wiper - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Sugar Creek fishing reports?

The latest Sugar Creek fishing reports are:

@jahmaljo reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@garrett.falls reported a nice Striped bass.
@garrett.falls reported a nice Wiper.
@garrett.falls reported a nice Wiper.
@garrett.falls reported a nice Black buffalo.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Sugar Creek?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Sugar Creek

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Sugar Creek?

Fishing regulations at Sugar Creek, IL

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Wiper

Largemouth bass

Channel catfish

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