Edwards County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Buck Creek
Buck Creek is a stream in Edwards 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°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
65°
12 mph
26%
Sat
Rain
81°
67°
18 mph
50%
→ 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
- Walser Creek0.1 mi
- Fordice Creek2.0 mi
- Little Bonpas Creek2.4 mi
- Crooked Creek2.6 mi
- Jordan Creek2.6 mi
- Indian Creek4.8 mi
- West Salem New Reservoir5.4 mi
- West Salem Reservoir5.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Buck Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buck 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 Buck Creek?+
Buck Creek is a stream in Edwards County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.