Ogle County · stream · order 5 river · ~24 cfs typical
Buffalo Creek
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Ogle 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°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
74°
66°
18 mph
75%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
20 mph
85%
↘ 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
- Goose Creek0.7 mi
- Skunk Creek3.0 mi
- Jordan Creek4.0 mi
- Wild Creek5.1 mi
- Eagle Creek4.9 mi
- Sugar Creek5.9 mi
- Reid Creek6.1 mi
- Middle Creek7.2 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.
Buffalo Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek?+
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Ogle County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.