Washington County · stream · order 5 river · ~76 cfs typical
Elkhorn Creek
Elkhorn Creek is a stream in Washington 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°
66°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
86°
70°
17 mph
43%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
13 mph
65%
→ 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
- Jims Pond1.5 mi
- Swan Lake1.6 mi
- Jew Lake1.7 mi
- Raccoon Pond1.8 mi
- Calamus Lake1.9 mi
- Dyer Pond2.1 mi
- Queens Lake Branch2.7 mi
- Clear Lake2.6 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.
Elkhorn Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Creek?+
Elkhorn Creek is a stream in Washington County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.