Jackson County · stream · order 6 river · ~334 cfs typical
Crab Orchard Creek
Crab Orchard Creek is a stream in Jackson 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
86°
67°
10 mph
32%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
13 mph
46%
Sun
Drizzle
79°
66°
13 mph
40%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Little Crab Orchard Creek1.4 mi
- Little Muddy River2.1 mi
- Piles Fork3.9 mi
- Beaucoup Creek3.4 mi
- Shirley Slough3.9 mi
- New Thompson Lake4.3 mi
- Mud Creek4.1 mi
- Elkville Country Club Reservoir5.3 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.
Crab Orchard Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard Creek?+
Crab Orchard Creek is a stream in Jackson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.