Shelby County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
Copperas Creek
Copperas Creek is a stream in Shelby 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°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
66°
13 mph
48%
Sat
Showers
80°
66°
14 mph
69%
→ 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
- West Branch Little Wabash River2.1 mi
- Drake Creek2.7 mi
- Brush Creek3.4 mi
- Lake Mattoon4.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Bills Creek3.9 mi
- Sexson Branch4.6 mi
- Bush Creek5.0 mi
- Clear 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.
Copperas Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Copperas 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 Copperas Creek?+
Copperas Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.