Greene County · stream · order 5 river · ~9 cfs typical
Birch Creek
Birch Creek is a stream in Greene 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
85°
61°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
83°
70°
17 mph
74%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
16 mph
82%
→ 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
- Negro Lick0.3 mi
- Marks Creek1.6 mi
- Lick Creek3.1 mi
- Cole Branch2.5 mi
- Little Bear Creek3.7 mi
- Long Branch3.1 mi
- Turkey Creek3.9 mi
- Bear Creek3.9 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.
Birch Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Birch 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 Birch Creek?+
Birch Creek is a stream in Greene County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.