PETTIBONE CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Pettibone Creek


April 26, 2024

Pettibone Creek is a popular fishing area located in LaSalle County, Illinois. The creek features a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, northern pike, and channel catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and birdwatching. For the best fishing experience, it is recommended to use live bait and fish during early morning or late afternoon hours. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall months, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Channel Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Lake Tuscaloosa

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Cypress Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

North River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Holt Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

LONG LAKE -- ACCESS AT END OF PUBLIC ACCESS POINT RD
Watershed,
GLEN LAKE -- ACCESS ON N SIDE OF LAKE - BOLANDER LANDING RD
Watershed,
MENOMINEE RIVER -- ACCESS AT RIVER RD
Watershed,
ORLEY LANE NO 18.70 STEPHENSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
BEECHER LAKE -- RAMP AT S END NR BEECHER CREEK
Watershed,
DOLAN LAKE -- ACCESS AT S END OF LAKE - DOLAND LANDING RD
Watershed,
SOUTH 4 ROAD LAKE TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
TOWN CORNER LAKE -- ACCESS AT SE END OF LAKE
Watershed,
MENOMINEE RIVER -- WHITE RAPIDS DAM ACCESS
Watershed,
CEDAR RIVER STATE HARBOR
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois
SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Van Riper State Park

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

Long Slide Falls County Park

McCormick Wilderness

County Fair Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

Presque Isle Park

Bewabic State Park

Menomonee Road Park

Keweenaw National Historical Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
PAUL H. DOUGLAS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education in Indiana is a must-visit point of interest for nature enthusiasts and those interested in environmental conservation. Located in the heart of ...
TURTLE POND
RIVER ROAD SEEDBEDS
SOUTH PATROL ROAD PRAIRIE RESTORATION
CHICAGO ROAD SEEDBED
BUTTONBUSH POND OVERLOOK

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