Black Walnut Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

4 catches

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Top fish species at Black Walnut Creek

Lake char

Green sunfish

Bluegill

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Fishing regulations at Black 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Lake char

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size10

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Required licenses

"Inland Trout Stamp" prior to taking of trout from all waters except Lake Michigan."Lake Michigan Salmon Stamp" prior to taking of salmon and trout from Lake Michigan.

Additional information

No statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 5 trout or salmon, either singly or in the aggregate. Statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online. Catchable Trout Program: Various lakes and streams are annually stocked with catchable size (10-11 inches) trout in the spring or fall. Anglers are prohibited from taking (harvesting) trout at any of the stocking sites before the legal season opening. Spring catchable trout season opens at 5 a.m. on the first Saturday of April and the fall catchable trout season opens at 5 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of October. In addition to the spring and fall catchable trout seasons, select locations have an early catch and release trout season beginning 2 weeks prior to the regular opening day (see https://www.ifishillinois.org for locations). All anglers must release any trout caught during the early catch and release trout season. To legally harvest rainbow and/or brown trout from any waters which receive catchable trout or hatchery stockings of trout, licensed sport fishermen must have an inland trout stamp, unless they are under 16 yearsof age, blind or disabled, or Illinois residents on leave from the Armed Forces. Other anglers may utilize these waters for other species. They are not excluded from fishing.Please review Site-Specific Regulations online.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Salvelinus namaycush

Season open: year-round

Green sunfish

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Lepomis cyanellus

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

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

Edibility

Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill

Synonyms

Lepomis macrochirus

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Black Walnut Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Black Walnut Creek located?

the Black Walnut Creek is a stream located in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Kankakee County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:

41°20′45.1″N 87°45′20″W

🎣 Where on the Black Walnut Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Black Walnut 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 Black Walnut Creek?

The most common species in the Black Walnut Creek are:

Lake char - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Green sunfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Black Walnut Creek fishing reports?

The latest Black Walnut Creek fishing reports are:

@loganlarson1686 reported a nice Bluegill.
@Chuck_Fishes reported a nice Green sunfish.
@joosezepedaa reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@tasabo reported a nice Lake char.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Black Walnut 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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Black Walnut Creek

Top fish species at Black Walnut Creek