St. Clair County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Hickman Creek
Hickman Creek is a stream in St. Clair 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
90°
72°
14 mph
56%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
68°
18 mph
68%
Sun
Overcast
78°
66°
15 mph
60%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Triple Lakes1.6 mi
- Lily Lake3.1 mi
- Powdermill Creek3.3 mi
- Prairie Lake3.1 mi
- Grand Marais Lake5.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Schmids Lake4.7 mi
- Hill Lake4.9 mi
- Hill Lake (historical)5.0 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.
Hickman Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hickman 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 Hickman Creek?+
Hickman Creek is a stream in St. Clair County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.