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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

48 in · 31 lb

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General info

Massac Creek is a stream located in Massac County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with McCracken County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Blue catfish.

Location

37°11′57.6″N 88°42′23.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Massac Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Massac 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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37°11′57.6″N 88°42′23.3″W
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FAQ about Massac Creek fishing

the Massac Creek is a stream located in Massac County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with McCracken County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
37°11′57.6″N 88°42′23.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Massac 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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