Cumberland County · stream · order 4 river · ~20 cfs typical
Bush Creek
Bush Creek is a stream in Cumberland 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
Rain
84°
62°
14 mph
52%
Sat
Rain
75°
68°
17 mph
65%
Sun
Rain
75°
63°
16 mph
63%
↘ 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
- Clear Creek0.7 mi
- Lake Mattoon0.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Brush Creek0.7 mi
- Lake Paradise4.1 mi
- Copperas Creek5.0 mi
- Daily Pond5.7 mi
- Drake Creek5.2 mi
- Sexson Branch5.5 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.
Bush Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bush 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 Bush Creek?+
Bush Creek is a stream in Cumberland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.