DeKalb County · stream · order 4 river · ~12 cfs typical
Battle Creek
Battle Creek is a stream in DeKalb 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
80°
63°
16 mph
70%
Sat
Rain
70°
63°
15 mph
64%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
59°
16 mph
29%
↘ 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
- East Branch Big Rock Creek4.9 mi
- West Branch Big Rock Creek4.9 mi
- Lake Prestbury5.6 mi
- Parris Lake9.4 mi
- Welch Creek7.7 mi
- Buck Lake10.0 mi
- Sononauk Lake (historical)10.7 mi
- Lake Holiday12.2 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.
Battle Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Battle 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 Battle Creek?+
Battle Creek is a stream in DeKalb County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.