Rock Creek

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Illinois, United States

4.6·630 catches

630

Logged catches

4.6

Top fish species at Rock Creek

Smallmouth bass

Rock bass

Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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Fishing regulations at Rock 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

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Bag limit6

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.

Aggregate limit6

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

Additional information

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations.In streams and rivers (excluding the main-stem of the Mississippi, Ohio, including the Golconda Marina and Wabash Rivers) the daily harvest can contain no more than 3 Smallmouth Bass. In rivers and streams and their tributaries statewide, except for the Mississippi, Ohio (including the Golconda Marina), Wabash and Illinois Rivers, Calumet River, Lake Calumet Connecting Channel, Calumet Sag Channel and navigable portions of the Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River, all Smallmouth Bass must be immediately released between April 1 and June 15.Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Season open: year-round

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Bag limit5

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

Excellent

Synonyms

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Rock Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Rock Creek located?

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

41°18′15″N 87°50′33″W

🎣 Where on the Rock Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Rock 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 Rock Creek?

The most common species in the Rock Creek are:

Smallmouth bass - 107 members reported to have caught this fish
Rock bass - 38 members reported to have caught this fish
Rainbow trout - 36 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Rock Creek fishing reports?

The latest Rock Creek fishing reports are:

@Acid9_fishes reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@luke.wolcott reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Acid9_fishes reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@hoodiecreature reported a nice Bluegill.
@hoodiecreature reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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

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Fishing regulations at Rock Creek, IL

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Smallmouth bass

Rainbow trout

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