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Largemouth bass

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General info

Mill Creek is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°54′39.7″N 91°17′23.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Mill 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 April 30th, 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

39°54′39.7″N 91°17′23.8″W
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Cities nearby

Burton

2.2 miles away

Quincy

5.0 miles away

Adams

5.5 miles away

Payson

6.9 miles away

Bloomfield

7.4 miles away

Fall Creek

9.0 miles away

Coatsburg

10.8 miles away

Richfield

11.5 miles away

La Grange

14.7 miles away

Hull

14.7 miles away

Palmyra

14.8 miles away

Marcelline

14.9 miles away

Hannibal

15.0 miles away

Kinderhook

16.1 miles away

Loraine

17.1 miles away

Beverly

17.8 miles away

Saverton

18.3 miles away

Lima

18.9 miles away

Clayton

19.4 miles away

Barry

19.8 miles away

Meyer

19.9 miles away

Golden

19.9 miles away

Rensselaer

21.3 miles away

Mound Station

23.0 miles away

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FAQ about Mill Creek fishing

the Mill Creek is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°54′39.7″N 91°17′23.8″W
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