Fulton County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Francis Creek
Francis Creek is a stream in Fulton 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
Rain
82°
67°
15 mph
79%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
19 mph
84%
Sun
Overcast
75°
64°
15 mph
16%
↘ 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
- Ipava Settling Basin3.1 mi
- Badger Creek4.0 mi
- Muddy Creek3.4 mi
- Baughman Branch5.0 mi
- Barker Creek5.1 mi
- Shaw Creek6.0 mi
- Diversion Drainage Lake5.8 mi
- Heller Lake5.8 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.
Francis Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Francis 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 Francis Creek?+
Francis Creek is a stream in Fulton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.