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Austin Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species at Austin Creek

Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
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General info

Austin Creek is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

39°48′43.7″N 91°18′17.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Austin 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 Flathead catfish as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

39°48′43.7″N 91°18′17.2″W
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Cities nearby

Fall Creek

2.1 miles away

Payson

3.2 miles away

Adams

6.9 miles away

Burton

7.2 miles away

Hannibal

8.5 miles away

Hull

8.9 miles away

Quincy

9.3 miles away

Richfield

10.1 miles away

Kinderhook

11.0 miles away

Saverton

11.6 miles away

Palmyra

11.8 miles away

Bloomfield

14.2 miles away

Rensselaer

15.9 miles away

Barry

16.1 miles away

New London

16.5 miles away

Beverly

16.7 miles away

Coatsburg

17.0 miles away

La Grange

19.3 miles away

Ashburn

19.7 miles away

Marcelline

21.4 miles away

Frankford

22.1 miles away

Philadelphia

23.1 miles away

Center

24.1 miles away

Rockport

24.4 miles away

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FAQ about Austin Creek fishing

the Austin Creek is a stream located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°48′43.7″N 91°18′17.2″W
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