Shelby County · stream · order 4 river · ~18 cfs typical
Brush Creek
Brush 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
85°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
66°
12 mph
45%
Sat
Rain
81°
66°
16 mph
65%
→ 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
- Drake Creek0.8 mi
- Bills Creek0.8 mi
- Sexson Branch1.5 mi
- West Branch Little Wabash River2.6 mi
- Copperas Creek3.4 mi
- Lake Mattoon5.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Clear Creek5.8 mi
- Bush Creek5.7 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.
Brush Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Brush 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 Brush Creek?+
Brush Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.