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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Flathead catfish

27 in · 10 lb 3 oz

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General info

Galum Creek is a stream located in Perry County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

Location

38°03′59″N 89°32′20.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Galum 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 Flathead catfish as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

38°03′59″N 89°32′20.6″W
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Cities nearby

Percy

5.6 miles away

Steeleville

7.8 miles away

Coulterville

8.9 miles away

Pinckneyville

9.2 miles away

Sparta

11.4 miles away

Ava

12.5 miles away

Oakdale

13.8 miles away

Vergennes

15.7 miles away

St. Johns

16.4 miles away

Du Quoin

17.3 miles away

Tamaroa

17.5 miles away

Rockwood

17.8 miles away

Baldwin

18.5 miles away

Dowell

18.5 miles away

Elkville

19.7 miles away

Darmstadt

20.3 miles away

Evansville

21.4 miles away

Lenzburg

21.4 miles away

Harrison

21.6 miles away

Kaskaskia

22.9 miles away

Lithium

24.8 miles away

New Athens

25.2 miles away

Ruma

25.5 miles away

Red Bud

26.9 miles away

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FAQ about Galum Creek fishing

the Galum Creek is a stream located in Perry County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
38°03′59″N 89°32′20.6″W
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The most common species in the Galum Creek are:
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