Top fish species at Spring Creek

Northern pike
Northern pike
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General info

Spring Creek is a stream located in Boone County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with DeKalb County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

42°11′31.3″N 88°43′48.9″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Spring Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Spring 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
Northern pike

Northern pike

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit3

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.

Min size24" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Additional information
All Northern Pike taken must be 24-inches total length or longer, except in the Mississippi River and Ohio River where there is no size limit. No more than 3 Northern Pike may be taken per day, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.
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FAQ about Spring Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Spring Creek located?
the Spring Creek is a stream located in Boone County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with DeKalb County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
42°11′31.3″N 88°43′48.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Spring Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Spring 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 Spring Creek?
The most common species in the Spring Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Spring Creek fishing reports?
The latest Spring Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Spring 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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