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McKee Creek fishing reports

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

23 in · 6 lb

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General info

McKee Creek is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Brown County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°53′7.5″N 90°59′47.6″W
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Fishing regulations at McKee 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 Channel catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

39°53′7.5″N 90°59′47.6″W
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Cities nearby

Beverly

6.3 miles away

Richfield

8.0 miles away

Clayton

10.2 miles away

Mound Station

10.6 miles away

Adams

10.8 miles away

Barry

13.1 miles away

Coatsburg

13.4 miles away

Burton

13.5 miles away

Payson

14.0 miles away

Mount Sterling

14.1 miles away

New Salem

14.6 miles away

Perry

15.0 miles away

Kinderhook

15.0 miles away

Golden

15.6 miles away

Hull

16.4 miles away

Fall Creek

17.8 miles away

Versailles

17.9 miles away

Bloomfield

18.6 miles away

Griggsville

18.8 miles away

Pittsfield

21.3 miles away

Saverton

22.1 miles away

Rockport

23.9 miles away

Hannibal

24.3 miles away

Ashburn

25.2 miles away

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FAQ about McKee Creek fishing

the McKee Creek is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Brown County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39°53′7.5″N 90°59′47.6″W
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The most common species in the McKee Creek are:
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