McHenry County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Cotton Creek
Cotton Creek is a stream in McHenry 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
80°
63°
14 mph
67%
Sat
Rain
71°
66°
15 mph
88%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
59°
17 mph
14%
↘ 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
- Griswold Lake1.4 mi
- Island Lake1.3 mi
- Slocum Lake1.7 mi
- Mutton Creek1.8 mi
- Silver Lake2.2 mi
- Lake Killarney2.8 mi
- Defiance Lake3.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Thunderbird Lake2.7 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.
Cotton Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotton 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 Cotton Creek?+
Cotton Creek is a stream in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.