Macon County · stream · order 4 river · ~96 cfs typical
Friends Creek
Friends Creek is a stream in Macon 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
84°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
15 mph
40%
Sat
Showers
79°
67°
17 mph
85%
→ 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
- Kickapoo Creek4.7 mi
- Willow Branch7.2 mi
- Four-H Lake8.1 mi
- Lake Decatur8.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Arrowhead Lake8.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Big Creek10.1 mi
- A E Staley Cooling Lake9.3 mi
- Long Creek10.7 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.
Friends Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Friends 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 Friends Creek?+
Friends Creek is a stream in Macon County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.