Top fish species at Black Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Black Creek is a stream located in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Randolph County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Bluegill.

Location

38°13′35.2″N 89°58′1.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Black Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Black 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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38°13′35.2″N 89°58′1.2″W
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FAQ about Black Creek fishing

the Black Creek is a stream located in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Randolph County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
38°13′35.2″N 89°58′1.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Black 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.
The most common species in the Black Creek are:
  • Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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