Massac County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Bayou Creek
Bayou 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°
66°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
67°
7 mph
19%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
15 mph
40%
→ 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
- Bean Branch1.6 mi
- Crawford Lake2.4 mi
- Newtons Creek2.4 mi
- Mermet Lake3.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Round Lake (historical)3.6 mi
- Bayou Creek3.4 mi
- Little Bayou Creek3.4 mi
- Oak Glen Lake3.8 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.
Bayou Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bayou 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 Bayou Creek?+
Bayou Creek is a stream in Massac County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.