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Largemouth bass

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

2 in · 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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General info

Chaney Creek is a stream located in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

40°25′16″N 91°14′58.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Chaney Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Chaney 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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40°25′16″N 91°14′58.7″W
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Ferris

5.4 miles away

Carthage

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7.0 miles away

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8.1 miles away

Bentley

9.0 miles away

Warsaw

10.5 miles away

Nauvoo

11.1 miles away

West Point

12.0 miles away

Niota

13.6 miles away

Pontoosuc

14.5 miles away

Fort Madison

14.8 miles away

Dallas City

15.5 miles away

Bowen

16.3 miles away

St. Francisville

17.1 miles away

Lima

18.2 miles away

La Harpe

18.6 miles away

Loraine

18.6 miles away

Plymouth

19.7 miles away

Lomax

20.0 miles away

Tennessee

21.8 miles away

Marcelline

21.8 miles away

Blandinsville

22.0 miles away

Meyer

23.1 miles away

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FAQ about Chaney Creek fishing

the Chaney Creek is a stream located in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°25′16″N 91°14′58.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Chaney 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.
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