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Little Crab Orchard Creek

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Illinois, United States

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Grass carp

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Channel catfish

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General info

Little Crab Orchard Creek is a stream located in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Grass carp and Channel catfish.

Location

37°43′33.1″N 89°14′46.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Little Crab Orchard 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 Grass carp as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Grass carp

Seasons

Open

Special gear

There are no daily harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.

Poor

Ctenopharyngodon idellus

Regulations for

37°43′33.1″N 89°14′46.9″W
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16.4 miles away

Marion

17.4 miles away

Ava

17.7 miles away

Jonesboro

19.0 miles away

Du Quoin

19.1 miles away

Goreville

19.6 miles away

Altenburg

19.7 miles away

West Frankfort

21.0 miles away

St. Johns

21.2 miles away

Buckner

21.7 miles away

Buncombe

23.0 miles away

Creal Springs

23.5 miles away

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FAQ about Little Crab Orchard Creek fishing

the Little Crab Orchard Creek is a stream located in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°43′33.1″N 89°14′46.9″W
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