Clay County · stream · order 6 river · ~306 cfs typical
Big Muddy Creek
Big Muddy Creek is a stream in Clay 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°
63°
11 mph
25%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
13 mph
57%
Sun
Rain
76°
66°
15 mph
34%
↘ 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 Muddy Creek3.5 mi
- Hog Run Creek3.2 mi
- Brown Creek3.0 mi
- Salt Pond5.7 mi
- Gaskin Lake5.7 mi
- Grove Creek5.6 mi
- Robinson Lake6.1 mi
- Sugar Creek6.5 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 Muddy Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Muddy 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 Muddy Creek?+
Big Muddy Creek is a stream in Clay County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.