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Mill Creek Lake

Clark County, Illinois

Mill Creek Lake is in Mill Creek Park, about 7 miles northwest of Marshall in Clark County. The park has 811 acres of water and a boat launch.

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Surface area811 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Mill Creek Lake rampRamp
    Public boat ramp in Mill Creek Park.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mill Creek Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Call the park about motor rules and ramp fees.
  • Park camping and cabins are on site.
  • Check the park for current lake conditions.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.