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Sandy Creek

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Illinois, United States

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Striped bass

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Green sunfish

5 in · 2 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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General info

Sandy Creek is a stream located in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Marshall County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, White bass, and Green sunfish.

Location

41°03′50.7″N 89°00′47.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Sandy 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
Smallmouth bass

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
White bass

White 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.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Morone chrysops
Season open: year-round
Green sunfish

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
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FAQ about Sandy Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Sandy Creek located?
the Sandy Creek is a stream located in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Marshall County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41°03′50.7″N 89°00′47.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Sandy Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Sandy 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 Sandy Creek?
The most common species in the Sandy Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Sandy Creek fishing reports?
The latest Sandy Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Sandy 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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