Wayne County · canal · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
Bail Creek Lateral
Bail Creek Lateral is a canal in Wayne County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
84°
63°
13 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
78°
68°
14 mph
53%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
65°
16 mph
33%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bail Creek0.6 mi
- Cullum Lake3.0 mi
- Elm River3.2 mi
- Deer Creek3.3 mi
- Owens Creek3.9 mi
- Steiner Lake4.0 mi
- Village Creek4.3 mi
- Half Moon Pond4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bail Creek Lateral fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bail Creek Lateral?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bail Creek Lateral?+
Bail Creek Lateral is a canal in Wayne County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.