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Lick Creek

Illinois, United States

3.8Β·69 catches

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Lick Creek fishing reports

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Yellow bullhead

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Common carp

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Yellow bullhead

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Channel catfish

34 in Β· 14 lb

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General info

Lick Creek is a stream located in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Morgan County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, White bass, and Largemouth bass.

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39Β°41β€²9.5β€³N 89Β°47β€²58.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lick Creek, IL

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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 species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lick Creek fishing

the Lick Creek is a stream located in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Morgan County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39Β°41β€²9.5β€³N 89Β°47β€²58.3β€³W
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