Douglas County · stream · order 1 river · ~6 cfs typical
Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a stream in Douglas 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
84°
62°
15 mph
51%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
14 mph
74%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
63°
16 mph
74%
↘ 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
- Lake Fork0.7 mi
- National Petroleum Chemical Company Plant Reservoir5.5 mi
- Flat Branch9.3 mi
- Twomile Slough10.3 mi
- Bolin Branch10.8 mi
- Hackett Branch9.6 mi
- Hayes Branch10.2 mi
- Coon Creek13.3 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 Douglas County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.