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General info

Sheridan Creek is a stream located in Hancock County, Illinois, United States.

Location

40°31′24.6″N 91°20′46″W
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Fishing regulations at Sheridan 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.

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Cities nearby

Nauvoo

2.5 miles away

Fort Madison

6.7 miles away

Niota

7.0 miles away

Keokuk

8.4 miles away

Ferris

10.1 miles away

Pontoosuc

10.1 miles away

Elvaston

10.2 miles away

Dallas City

12.3 miles away

Warsaw

12.7 miles away

St. Francisville

12.9 miles away

Carthage

13.7 miles away

Basco

15.6 miles away

Bentley

17.5 miles away

Lomax

17.8 miles away

La Harpe

20.2 miles away

West Point

20.4 miles away

Carman

20.9 miles away

Houghton

22.7 miles away

Burlington

22.8 miles away

Lima

24.0 miles away

Bowen

25.0 miles away

Blandinsville

25.2 miles away

Meyer

27.2 miles away

New London

27.8 miles away

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FAQ about Sheridan Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Sheridan Creek located?
the Sheridan Creek is a stream located in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°31′24.6″N 91°20′46″W
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🎣 Where on the Sheridan Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Sheridan 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 are the latest Sheridan Creek fishing reports?
The latest Sheridan Creek fishing reports are:
    🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Sheridan 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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