Monroe County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Hesterburg Creek
Hesterburg Creek is a stream in Monroe 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
Rain
85°
70°
14 mph
51%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
66°
16 mph
62%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
65°
14 mph
62%
↘ 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
- Beaver Lake0.4 mi
- Fox Lake0.8 mi
- Twin Lakes1.2 mi
- Bissell Lake1.6 mi
- Waterloo New Reservoir2.1 mi
- Timber Lake1.9 mi
- Waterloo Reservoir Number 12.4 mi
- Waterloo Reservoir Number 22.5 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.
Hesterburg Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hesterburg 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 Hesterburg Creek?+
Hesterburg Creek is a stream in Monroe County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.