Wayne County · stream · order 4 river · ~24 cfs typical
Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a stream in Wayne 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°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
12 mph
33%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
14 mph
55%
→ 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
- Camel Creek1.8 mi
- Willow Branch2.0 mi
- Seminary Creek2.9 mi
- Raccoon Creek3.3 mi
- Elm Creek3.3 mi
- Charley Brown Park Lake5.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- In-Dan-Wayne Lake7.8 mi
- Trago Lake7.0 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 Wayne County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.