White County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Gowdy Creek
Gowdy Creek is a stream in White 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
87°
64°
13 mph
23%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
69°
14 mph
49%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
13 mph
31%
↘ 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
- Main Lake3.5 mi
- Broad Run3.7 mi
- L P Dolan Lake4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Beaver Creek4.9 mi
- Lost Creek4.7 mi
- Prairie Creek6.3 mi
- Raders Branch7.7 mi
- Wolf Creek7.1 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.
Gowdy Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gowdy 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 Gowdy Creek?+
Gowdy Creek is a stream in White County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.