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Sugar Creek

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Illinois, United States

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Freshwater drum

28 in · 23 lb 6 oz

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40 in · 60 lb 2 oz

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Striped bass

19 in · 3 lb 6 oz

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Indonesian snakehead

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General info

Sugar Creek is a stream located in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Vigo County, Indiana. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Striped bass, and Black crappie.

Location

39°32′43.2″N 87°36′55.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Sugar 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Walleye

Walleye

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.

Min size14" (Total Length)

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

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit6

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

Additional information
Statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.All Walleye, Sauger, or their hybrid (Saugeye) taken must be 14-inches total length or longer, except in the Mississippi River or as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Daily harvest limit is 6 Walleye, Sauger or their hybrid, either singly or in the aggregate, except in those waters listed under Site Specific Regulations. Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa: Minimum Length Limit = 15-inches total lengthProtected Slot Length Limit: no possession of fish greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 27 inches Trophy: No more than 1 fish greater than or equal to 27-inches total length. Please review Site-Specific Regulations online.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Sander vitreus
Season open: year-round
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit3

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 limit3

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

Additional information
No minimum size limit. There are no daily harvest limits for Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, which are less than 17-inches total length, except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. For these fish 17-inches total length or longer, the daily limit is 3 fish, either singly or in the aggregate.Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri aggregate daily bag limit = 30 Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, either singly or in the aggregate (regardless of size).Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa aggregate daily bag limit = 25 Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, either singly or in the aggregate (regardless of size). Please review Site-Specific Regulations online.
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
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FAQ about Sugar Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Sugar Creek located?
the Sugar Creek is a stream located in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Vigo County, Indiana. Its coordinates are:
39°32′43.2″N 87°36′55.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Sugar Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Sugar 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 Sugar Creek?
The most common species in the Sugar Creek are:
  • Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black crappie - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Sugar Creek fishing reports?
The latest Sugar Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Sugar 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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