Edwards County · stream · order 2 river · ~6 cfs typical
Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a stream in Edwards 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°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
11 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
80°
67°
20 mph
52%
→ 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
- Half Moon Pond1.1 mi
- Sugar Creek1.7 mi
- Clear Pond Slough1.6 mi
- Horseshoe Pond2.0 mi
- Fox River3.0 mi
- West Village Creek3.8 mi
- C B and Q Railroad Reservoir5.1 mi
- Madden Creek4.9 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.
Bear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear 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 Bear Creek?+
Bear Creek is a stream in Edwards County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.