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Dutchman Creek

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Illinois, United States

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Channel catfish

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Eyetail bowfin

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General info

Dutchman Creek is a stream located in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Eyetail bowfin, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

37°26′39.8″N 88°56′29.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Dutchman 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Eyetail bowfin as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Eyetail bowfin

Seasons

Open

Special gear

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

Poor

Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique

Regulations for

37°26′39.8″N 88°56′29.1″W
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the Dutchman Creek is a stream located in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°26′39.8″N 88°56′29.1″W
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