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Smallmouth bass

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Channel catfish

21 in · 5 lb

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General info

Fivemile Creek is a stream located in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Smallmouth bass.

Location

40°53′33.1″N 88°22′10.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Fivemile 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°53′33.1″N 88°22′10.5″W
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Cities nearby

Saunemin

1.9 miles away

Cullom

5.3 miles away

Emington

5.3 miles away

Campus

9.7 miles away

Forrest

10.0 miles away

Odell

11.0 miles away

Cabery

11.2 miles away

Chatsworth

11.9 miles away

Fairbury

12.7 miles away

Pontiac

14.2 miles away

Dwight

14.5 miles away

Reddick

15.6 miles away

Strawn

16.6 miles away

Herscher

17.7 miles away

Cornell

20.0 miles away

South Wilmington

20.0 miles away

Thawville

20.2 miles away

Gardner

21.0 miles away

Danforth

21.0 miles away

Sibley

21.1 miles away

Gilman

21.4 miles away

Chenoa

21.4 miles away

Essex

22.0 miles away

Kinsman

23.1 miles away

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FAQ about Fivemile Creek fishing

the Fivemile Creek is a stream located in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°53′33.1″N 88°22′10.5″W
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