Shelby County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Drake Creek
Drake Creek is a stream in Shelby 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
Drizzle
84°
64°
14 mph
41%
Sat
Rain
81°
67°
15 mph
67%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
63°
16 mph
64%
↘ 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
- Brush Creek0.8 mi
- Bills Creek1.4 mi
- West Branch Little Wabash River2.1 mi
- Sexson Branch2.1 mi
- Copperas Creek2.7 mi
- Lake Mattoon4.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Bush Creek5.2 mi
- Clear Creek5.4 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.
Drake Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Drake 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 Drake Creek?+
Drake Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.