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Big Bureau Creek

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Illinois, United States

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Freshwater drum

22 in · 5 lb

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Creek chub

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Striped shiner

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Striped shiner

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Creek chub

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General info

Big Bureau Creek is a stream located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with LaSalle County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Bluegill, and Freshwater drum.

Location

41°28′20.3″N 89°24′14.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Bureau 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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FAQ about Big Bureau Creek fishing

the Big Bureau Creek is a stream located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with LaSalle County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41°28′20.3″N 89°24′14.8″W
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