Richland County · stream · order 3 river · ~20 cfs typical · seasonal
Big Creek
Big Creek is a stream in Richland 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
Drizzle
86°
64°
12 mph
21%
Sat
Rain
81°
67°
15 mph
54%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
12 mph
37%
↘ 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
- Little Fox Creek0.5 mi
- Sugar Creek1.8 mi
- Illinois No Name Number 2037 Reservoir3.7 mi
- Turkey Creek3.6 mi
- Hahn Lake3.2 mi
- Jordan Lake3.8 mi
- Millers Lake4.1 mi
- Mash Creek5.1 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.
Big Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Creek?+
Big Creek is a stream in Richland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.