Jefferson County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Coal Bank Creek
Coal Bank Creek is a stream in Jefferson 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
Partly cloudy
85°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
13 mph
33%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
18 mph
52%
→ 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
- Panther Fork2.8 mi
- O'Daniel Lodge Lake3.8 mi
- Brewer Branch4.8 mi
- White Feather Creek4.8 mi
- O'Daniel Lodge Lake4.3 mi
- Lick Branch4.3 mi
- Joe Branch5.4 mi
- Paintrock Creek5.5 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.
Coal Bank Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Coal Bank 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 Coal Bank Creek?+
Coal Bank Creek is a stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.