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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

26 in · 10 lb

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General info

Winfield Creek is a stream located in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Black crappie.

Location

41°52′38.4″N 88°06′56.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Winfield Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Winfield 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
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Cities nearby

Wheaton

1.5 miles away

Glen Ellyn

2.8 miles away

Carol Stream

2.9 miles away

Glendale Heights

3.5 miles away

Lombard

5.2 miles away

Bloomingdale

5.2 miles away

Warrenville

5.3 miles away

West Chicago

5.8 miles away

Lisle

6.1 miles away

Addison

6.7 miles away

Villa Park

7.1 miles away

Roselle

7.3 miles away

Hanover Park

7.4 miles away

Downers Grove

7.6 miles away

Bartlett

8.5 miles away

Wayne

8.9 miles away

Elmhurst

9.0 miles away

Westmont

9.3 miles away

Naperville

9.3 miles away

Wood Dale

9.3 miles away

Batavia

10.2 miles away

Woodridge

10.4 miles away

Hinsdale

11.1 miles away

Darien

11.5 miles away

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FAQ about Winfield Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Winfield Creek located?
the Winfield Creek is a stream located in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°52′38.4″N 88°06′56.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Winfield Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Winfield 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 Winfield Creek?
The most common species in the Winfield Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Winfield Creek fishing reports?
The latest Winfield Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Winfield 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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