Kankakee County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a stream in Kankakee 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°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
63°
17 mph
50%
Sat
Showers
73°
68°
17 mph
85%
→ 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
- Beaver Creek2.7 mi
- Langan Creek3.2 mi
- Minnie Creek3.1 mi
- Prairie Creek3.6 mi
- Iroquois River4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Pike Creek4.9 mi
- Spring Creek5.1 mi
- Little Beaver Creek4.5 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 Kankakee County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.