Franklin County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
Goose Creek
Goose Creek is a stream in Franklin 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°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
67°
12 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
13 mph
50%
→ 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
- Taylor Branch1.6 mi
- Granny Creek2.7 mi
- Carlton Branch4.3 mi
- Campbell Branch4.4 mi
- Sullivan Branch4.7 mi
- Sugar Camp Creek6.2 mi
- Akin Creek6.7 mi
- Poplar Branch6.6 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.
Goose Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Goose 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 Goose Creek?+
Goose Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.