Top fish species at Ozark Creek

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

24 in · 8 lb

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General info

Ozark Creek is a stream located in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Black crappie.

Location

37°31′15.5″N 88°45′16.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Ozark Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Ozark 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.

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Cities nearby

Simpson

3.7 miles away

Stonefort

7.2 miles away

Creal Springs

8.2 miles away

Eddyville

9.4 miles away

Vienna

10.4 miles away

Goreville

11.4 miles away

Buncombe

12.5 miles away

Carrier Mills

13.5 miles away

Crab Orchard

14.4 miles away

Marion

16.6 miles away

Cypress

18.0 miles away

Golconda

18.3 miles away

Muddy

21.4 miles away

Joppa

22.2 miles away

Carrsville

22.5 miles away

New Grand Chain

23.3 miles away

Galatia

23.4 miles away

Herrin

24.4 miles away

Elizabethtown

25.1 miles away

Bandana

28.0 miles away

Brookport

28.2 miles away

Burna

28.9 miles away

Olmsted

29.6 miles away

Kevil

31.0 miles away

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FAQ about Ozark Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Ozark Creek located?
the Ozark Creek is a stream located in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°31′15.5″N 88°45′16.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Ozark Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Ozark Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Ozark Creek?
The most common species in the Ozark Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Ozark Creek fishing reports?
The latest Ozark Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Ozark Creek?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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