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Smallpox Creek fishing reports

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21 days ago

Largemouth bass

13 in Β· 1 lb

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21 days ago

Bluegill

5 in Β· 2 oz

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23 days ago

Bluegill

7 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 1 lb 5 oz

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23 days ago

Largemouth bass

11 in Β· 1 lb

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24 days ago

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Smallmouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Smallpox Creek is a stream located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

42Β°23β€²55.8β€³N 90Β°21β€²5.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Smallpox 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 species as of July 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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North Liberty

78.9 miles away

Iowa City

79.3 miles away

Coralville

80.1 miles away

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FAQ about Smallpox Creek fishing

the Smallpox Creek is a stream located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°23β€²55.8β€³N 90Β°21β€²5.8β€³W
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