Fulton County · stream · order 4 river · ~44 cfs typical
Big Creek
Big Creek is a stream in Fulton 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
Partly cloudy
85°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
78°
67°
13 mph
70%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
67°
19 mph
83%
→ 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
- Tater Creek2.7 mi
- Muddy Creek3.4 mi
- Wheaton Lake (historical)3.6 mi
- North Branch Otter Creek5.4 mi
- Carthage Lake Number 15.1 mi
- Turkey Branch6.0 mi
- East Creek5.8 mi
- Slug Run6.8 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 Fulton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.