Edgar County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
Coal Creek
Coal Creek is a stream in Edgar 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°
61°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
64°
12 mph
24%
Sat
Showers
81°
66°
11 mph
70%
→ 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
- Shirkie Mine Pond1.4 mi
- Gin Creek2.2 mi
- Horseshoe Lakes4.3 mi
- Pine Ridge Mine Pond4.6 mi
- Grant Mine Pond5.1 mi
- Crabapple Creek5.2 mi
- McDonald Lake4.9 mi
- North Salt Creek5.8 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 Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Coal 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 Creek?+
Coal Creek is a stream in Edgar County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.