Richland County · stream · order 1 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Bare Creek
Bare Creek is a stream in Richland 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
Overcast
85°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
12 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
80°
67°
15 mph
51%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Madden Creek1.2 mi
- Johnson Creek1.5 mi
- C B and Q Railroad Reservoir2.7 mi
- Fox River3.5 mi
- Gentry Creek3.6 mi
- Sugar Creek4.4 mi
- Krajec Lake4.6 mi
- Harrison Lake4.7 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.
Bare Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bare Creek?+
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 Bare Creek?+
Bare Creek is a stream in Richland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.