Massac County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
Barnes Creek
Barnes Creek is a stream in Massac 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°
67°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
68°
9 mph
17%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
67°
13 mph
39%
→ 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
- Hunnerkoch Lake2.1 mi
- Weaver Creek4.6 mi
- Oak Glen Lake4.9 mi
- Bear Creek6.0 mi
- Massac Creek6.1 mi
- Georges Creek5.7 mi
- Fourmile Creek6.5 mi
- Sevenmile Creek6.7 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.
Barnes Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Barnes 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 Barnes Creek?+
Barnes Creek is a stream in Massac County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.