Effingham County · stream · order 3 river · ~11 cfs typical
First Salt Creek
First Salt Creek is a stream in Effingham 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
Partly cloudy
82°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
12 mph
35%
Sat
Showers
77°
66°
15 mph
61%
→ 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
- Second Salt Creek0.0 mi
- East Branch Green Creek4.3 mi
- Henry Creek4.6 mi
- Brush Creek5.0 mi
- Lake Pauline4.1 mi
- Green Creek4.6 mi
- Cips Lake5.2 mi
- Central Illinois Public Service Reservoir5.4 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.
First Salt Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish First Salt 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 First Salt Creek?+
First Salt Creek is a stream in Effingham County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.