McDonough County · stream · order 4 river · ~35 cfs typical
Grindstone Creek
Grindstone Creek is a stream in McDonough 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
Drizzle
86°
68°
14 mph
83%
Sat
Showers
74°
66°
20 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
64°
17 mph
11%
↘ 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
- Flour Creek2.3 mi
- Camp Creek2.6 mi
- Willow Creek3.7 mi
- Harrison Branch3.9 mi
- Beckford Branch3.5 mi
- Williams Creek4.4 mi
- Musick Pond5.1 mi
- Honey Branch5.4 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.
Grindstone Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Grindstone 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 Grindstone Creek?+
Grindstone Creek is a stream in McDonough County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.