Bear Creek Fishing near McLeansboro, Illinois

Bear Creek is a stream located just 2.3 miles from McLeansboro, in Hamilton County, in the state of Illinois, United States, near Hoodville, IL.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Fished 1st point Northeast of the boat launch and followed into that cove that splits in two. 20..." Lake Jaycee

  "Crappie are excellent using jigs & minnows around brush piles, stake beds, under bridges and along..." Rend Lake

  "Bluegill are fair using crickets, wax worms and red worms. Catfish are fair using leeches, cheese..." Crab Orchard Lake