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Howland Creek

Illinois, United States

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Howland Creek fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Freshwater drum

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Walleye

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Howland Creek is a stream located in Lee County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Whiteside County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Rock bass.

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41Β°45β€²29.6β€³N 89Β°37β€²43.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Howland Creek, IL

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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 species as of July 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Howland Creek fishing

the Howland Creek is a stream located in Lee County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Whiteside County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41Β°45β€²29.6β€³N 89Β°37β€²43.1β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Howland 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Howland Creek are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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