Whiteside County · stream · order 3 river · ~12 cfs typical
Ellsworth Creek
Ellsworth Creek is a stream in Whiteside 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°
56°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
74°
66°
19 mph
75%
Sat
Rain
72°
65°
20 mph
86%
↘ 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
- Coon Creek1.5 mi
- Deer Creek5.2 mi
- Lynn Creek5.5 mi
- Rock Creek5.5 mi
- French Creek7.3 mi
- Lake Erie7.6 mi
- Elkhorn Creek8.3 mi
- Lake Carlton10.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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.
Ellsworth Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Creek?+
Ellsworth Creek is a stream in Whiteside County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.