Hardin County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Goose Creek
Goose Creek is a stream in Hardin 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°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
68°
8 mph
20%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
13 mph
44%
→ 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
- Beaver Creek2.8 mi
- Harris Creek2.7 mi
- Schneider Pond3.5 mi
- Rock Creek2.9 mi
- Mud Lake3.3 mi
- Pounds Hollow Lake5.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Saline River4.6 mi
- Wardens Slough4.8 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.
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 Hardin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.