Clay County · stream · order 5 river · ~45 cfs typical
Crooked Creek
Crooked 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°
63°
11 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
14 mph
58%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
65°
16 mph
49%
↘ 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
- Dismal Creek2.2 mi
- Panther Creek2.2 mi
- Lucas Creek3.7 mi
- Grove Creek5.5 mi
- Trago Lake7.4 mi
- Georgetown Creek6.5 mi
- Charley Brown Park Lake8.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Coon Creek10.2 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.
Crooked Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crooked 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 Crooked Creek?+
Crooked Creek is a stream in Clay County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.