Stephenson County · stream · order 3 river · ~25 cfs typical
Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek is a stream in Stephenson 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
75°
65°
18 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
70°
64°
16 mph
63%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
61°
13 mph
3%
↘ 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
- Richland Creek1.9 mi
- Willow Lake3.1 mi
- Preston Creek3.6 mi
- Brush Creek5.3 mi
- Waddams Creek4.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Spring Creek4.8 mi
- Muddy Creek5.9 mi
- Crane Grove Creek7.7 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.
Cedar Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cedar 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 Cedar Creek?+
Cedar Creek is a stream in Stephenson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.