McHenry County · swamp
Cotton Creek Marsh
Cotton Creek Marsh is a swamp 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
Overcast
85°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
63°
12 mph
51%
Sat
Rain
71°
66°
19 mph
87%
→ 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
- Slocum Lake0.8 mi
- Cotton Creek1.2 mi
- Island Lake1.5 mi
- Mutton Creek2.0 mi
- Griswold Lake2.4 mi
- Flint Creek2.8 mi
- North Tower Lake2.3 mi
- Silver Lake2.4 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 Marsh fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotton Creek Marsh?+
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 Marsh?+
Cotton Creek Marsh is a swamp in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.