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Walnut Creek

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Illinois, United States

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Smallmouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

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General info

Walnut Creek is a stream located in Stark County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Knox County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41°02′44.9″N 89°57′17.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Walnut 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 Flathead catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

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41°02′44.9″N 89°57′17.7″W
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FAQ about Walnut Creek fishing

the Walnut Creek is a stream located in Stark County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Knox County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41°02′44.9″N 89°57′17.7″W
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