Top fish species at Bear Creek

White crappie
White crappie
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White crappie

14 in Β· 1 lb 2 oz

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Bear Creek is a stream located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing White crappie.

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Location

38Β°04β€²35.1β€³N 88Β°32β€²33.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bear 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 April 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Bear Creek is a stream located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°04β€²35.1β€³N 88Β°32β€²33.2β€³W
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