Clay County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Clay 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
83°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
65°
12 mph
34%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
66°
15 mph
56%
→ 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
- Limestone Creek2.6 mi
- Weather Creek3.0 mi
- Georgetown Creek3.8 mi
- Wolf Creek3.9 mi
- Newton Power Station Lake5.0 mi
- Wet Weather Creek5.2 mi
- Laws Creek5.2 mi
- Sandy Creek5.2 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.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Clay County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.