Douglas County · stream · order 4 river · ~37 cfs typical
Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a stream in Douglas 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
84°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
64°
14 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
81°
66°
13 mph
80%
→ 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
- Brushy Fork0.7 mi
- Hog Branch2.6 mi
- Walnut Point State Park Lake2.8 mi
- Miller Lake3.8 mi
- Greasy Creek5.0 mi
- Lake Oakland4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Scattering Fork5.5 mi
- Henson Pond5.5 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.
Deer Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Deer 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 Deer Creek?+
Deer Creek is a stream in Douglas County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.