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General info

Tunnison Creek is a stream located in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Black bullhead.

Location

42°22′29.1″N 89°12′3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Tunnison Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Tunnison 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

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
Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit6

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 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
Black bullhead

Black bullhead

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no daily harvest or size limits for black bullhead, brown bullhead, or yellow bullhead catfish.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead
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Cities nearby

Durand

7.6 miles away

Winnebago

7.6 miles away

Machesney Park

8.9 miles away

Pecatonica

9.2 miles away

Rockford

10.6 miles away

Loves Park

10.7 miles away

South Beloit

11.6 miles away

Beloit

13.8 miles away

Rock City

14.1 miles away

Ridott

15.1 miles away

New Milford

15.6 miles away

Cherry Valley

15.8 miles away

Dakota

16.6 miles away

German Valley

18.2 miles away

Hanover

18.3 miles away

Brodhead

18.9 miles away

Leaf River

20.2 miles away

Footville

20.5 miles away

Juda

21.6 miles away

Freeport

22.9 miles away

Janesville

23.5 miles away

Orangeville

23.6 miles away

Albany

25.9 miles away

Monroe

27.3 miles away

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FAQ about Tunnison Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Tunnison Creek located?
the Tunnison Creek is a stream located in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°22′29.1″N 89°12′3″W
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🎣 Where on the Tunnison Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Tunnison 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 Tunnison Creek?
The most common species in the Tunnison Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Tunnison Creek fishing reports?
The latest Tunnison Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Tunnison 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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