Bureau County · stream · order 4 river · ~17 cfs typical
Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek is a stream in Bureau 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
Overcast
84°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
77°
67°
20 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
19 mph
93%
↘ 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
- King Creek4.1 mi
- Coal Creek4.2 mi
- Walnut Creek7.7 mi
- Hunt Slough7.3 mi
- Allen Creek9.9 mi
- Krause Pond8.0 mi
- Tomahawk Creek9.8 mi
- Johnson Lake9.3 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.
Hickory Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hickory 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 Hickory Creek?+
Hickory Creek is a stream in Bureau County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.