Franklin County · stream · order 4 river · ~51 cfs typical
Gun Creek
Gun 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
Partly cloudy
87°
66°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
70°
15 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
16 mph
47%
→ 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
- Casey Fork0.7 mi
- Rend Lake2.0 mi
- Mine Number 21 Reservoir2.0 mi
- Sandusky Creek1.8 mi
- Marcum Branch3.1 mi
- Lake Benton3.0 mi
- Lake Hamilton3.6 mi
- Hamilton Branch3.8 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.
Gun Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gun 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 Gun Creek?+
Gun Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.