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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Creek chub

3 in · 1 lb

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General info

Goose Creek is a stream located in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Creek chub.

Location

41°22′41.5″N 88°51′54.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Goose Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Goose 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 Largemouth bass as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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Regulations for

41°22′41.5″N 88°51′54.3″W
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22.3 miles away

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FAQ about Goose Creek fishing

the Goose Creek is a stream located in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°22′41.5″N 88°51′54.3″W
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