Pike Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

5.0·13 catches

Logged catches

5.0

Top fish species at Pike Creek

Smallmouth bass

Yellow bullhead

Rock bass

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Fishing regulations at Pike 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Bag limit6

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.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations.In streams and rivers (excluding the main-stem of the Mississippi, Ohio, including the Golconda Marina and Wabash Rivers) the daily harvest can contain no more than 3 Smallmouth Bass. In rivers and streams and their tributaries statewide, except for the Mississippi, Ohio (including the Golconda Marina), Wabash and Illinois Rivers, Calumet River, Lake Calumet Connecting Channel, Calumet Sag Channel and navigable portions of the Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River, all Smallmouth Bass must be immediately released between April 1 and June 15.Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Season open: year-round

Yellow bullhead

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

There are no daily harvest or size limits for black bullhead, brown bullhead, or yellow bullhead catfish.

Edibility

Good

Synonyms

Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Pike Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Pike Creek located?

the Pike Creek is a stream located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with LaSalle County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:

41°33′46.4″N 89°13′41.4″W

🎣 Where on the Pike Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Pike 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 Pike Creek?

The most common species in the Pike Creek are:

Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Yellow bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Rock bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Pike Creek fishing reports?

The latest Pike Creek fishing reports are:

@ar-fisher2009 reported a nice Bluegill.
@ar-fisher2009 reported a nice Hornyhead chub.
@ar-fisher2009 reported a nice Yellow bullhead.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Pike 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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Pike Creek

Top fish species at Pike Creek

Pike Creek fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at Pike Creek, IL

Regulations for top species

Smallmouth bass

Yellow bullhead

Reviews of Pike Creek

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