Vermilion County · stream · order 4 river · ~16 cfs typical
Bean Creek
Bean Creek is a stream in Vermilion 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
84°
59°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
66°
16 mph
40%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
12 mph
89%
→ 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
- Bluegrass Creek0.9 mi
- Knights Branch1.5 mi
- Collison Branch4.1 mi
- Windfall Lake5.8 mi
- Gimlet Branch6.3 mi
- Lake Mingo6.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lake DeRevey6.3 mi
- Illinois Power Company Lake8.5 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.
Bean Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bean 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 Bean Creek?+
Bean Creek is a stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.