Shelby County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Bills Creek
Bills Creek is a stream in Shelby 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°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
66°
12 mph
45%
Sat
Rain
80°
66°
16 mph
66%
→ 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
- Brush Creek0.8 mi
- Drake Creek1.4 mi
- Sexson Branch1.9 mi
- West Branch Little Wabash River2.5 mi
- Copperas Creek3.9 mi
- Lake Mattoon5.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Hickory Ridge Pond6.1 mi
- Clear Creek6.6 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.
Bills Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bills 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 Bills Creek?+
Bills Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.