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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

Deer Creek is a stream located in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

40°39′1.1″N 89°22′20.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Deer Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Deer 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 Channel catfish as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°39′1.1″N 89°22′20.5″W
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Cities nearby

Deer Creek

2.6 miles away

Washington

5.0 miles away

Morton

5.6 miles away

Goodfield

5.7 miles away

Eureka

6.7 miles away

Heritage Lake

7.6 miles away

East Peoria

9.0 miles away

Congerville

9.1 miles away

Metamora

10.0 miles away

Tremont

10.6 miles away

Danvers

13.3 miles away

Secor

13.9 miles away

Spring Bay

14.3 miles away

Pekin

14.5 miles away

Peoria

14.5 miles away

Minier

15.3 miles away

Lowpoint

15.7 miles away

Hopedale

15.9 miles away

Bellevue

16.0 miles away

Stanford

17.0 miles away

Twin Grove

18.3 miles away

Benson

19.1 miles away

Kappa

19.3 miles away

Panola

20.6 miles away

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FAQ about Deer Creek fishing

the Deer Creek is a stream located in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°39′1.1″N 89°22′20.5″W
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