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Piasa Creek

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Illinois, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Piasa Creek is a stream located in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Macoupin County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Channel catfish, and Green sunfish.

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39°01′2″N 90°14′50.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Piasa 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.

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Cities nearby

Godfrey

4.5 miles away

Brighton

5.9 miles away

Portage Des Sioux

8.1 miles away

Jerseyville

8.1 miles away

Alton

9.4 miles away

Grafton

10.0 miles away

Fidelity

10.5 miles away

Old Jamestown

12.4 miles away

Shipman

13.0 miles away

Bethalto

13.4 miles away

Moro

13.5 miles away

Florissant

15.6 miles away

Spanish Lake

16.0 miles away

Hartford

16.1 miles away

Royal Lakes

16.7 miles away

Hazelwood

17.3 miles away

Prairietown

17.7 miles away

Holiday Shores

18.0 miles away

Ferguson

18.7 miles away

Bridgeton

19.8 miles away

Jennings

20.3 miles away

Edwardsville

20.9 miles away

Granite City

20.9 miles away

St. Ann

21.4 miles away

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FAQ about Piasa Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Piasa Creek located?
the Piasa Creek is a stream located in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Macoupin County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39°01′2″N 90°14′50.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Piasa Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Piasa 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 Piasa Creek?
The most common species in the Piasa Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Piasa Creek fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Piasa 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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