Pope County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Hart Creek
Hart Creek is a stream in Pope 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
85°
66°
8 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
11 mph
47%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
67°
9 mph
43%
↘ 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
- Rose Creek0.9 mi
- Pinhook Creek1.3 mi
- Grand Pierre Lake1.7 mi
- Hicks Branch1.9 mi
- One Horse Gap Lake3.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Hobbs Creek5.9 mi
- East Fork Little Lusk Creek5.1 mi
- Humm Lake5.9 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.
Hart Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hart 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 Hart Creek?+
Hart Creek is a stream in Pope County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.