Pope County · stream · order 4 river · ~28 cfs typical
Barren Creek
Barren Creek is a stream in Pope 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
86°
66°
7 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
88°
67°
8 mph
16%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
67°
13 mph
41%
→ 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
- Caney Creek0.6 mi
- Bay Creek0.8 mi
- Bayou Creek1.1 mi
- Cooney Creek1.2 mi
- Phelps Creek2.9 mi
- Sugarcamp Creek3.3 mi
- North Branch Phelps Creek3.8 mi
- Mann Lake4.6 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.
Barren Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Barren 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 Barren Creek?+
Barren Creek is a stream in Pope County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.