Top fish species at Prairie Creek

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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General info

Prairie Creek is a stream located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Williamson County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

37°53′60″N 89°04′40.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Prairie 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

Zeigler

1.5 miles away

Royalton

2.5 miles away

Hurst

5.8 miles away

Buckner

6.5 miles away

Herrin

7.5 miles away

West Frankfort

8.1 miles away

Elkville

8.7 miles away

Dowell

9.2 miles away

West City

9.8 miles away

De Soto

10.0 miles away

Du Quoin

11.0 miles away

St. Johns

12.8 miles away

Sesser

13.2 miles away

Hanaford

13.8 miles away

Vergennes

14.3 miles away

Carbondale

14.6 miles away

Marion

15.0 miles away

Harrison

15.8 miles away

Thompsonville

17.2 miles away

Ewing

17.9 miles away

Tamaroa

18.3 miles away

Crab Orchard

19.2 miles away

Pinckneyville

20.5 miles away

Waltonville

21.8 miles away

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FAQ about Prairie Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Prairie Creek located?
the Prairie Creek is a stream located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Williamson County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
37°53′60″N 89°04′40.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Prairie Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Prairie 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 Prairie Creek?
The most common species in the Prairie Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Prairie Creek fishing reports?
The latest Prairie Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Prairie 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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