Macoupin County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Horse Creek
Horse Creek is a stream in Macoupin 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
78°
67°
16 mph
76%
Sat
Rain
74°
68°
15 mph
83%
Sun
Overcast
76°
65°
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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Horse Creek1.7 mi
- Shearles Branch3.4 mi
- Schoper Lake4.5 mi
- Schoper Lake4.5 mi
- Shaw Point Branch5.6 mi
- Crown Mine Pond5.8 mi
- Sugar Creek6.7 mi
- Richardson Branch7.4 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.
Horse Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Horse 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 Horse Creek?+
Horse Creek is a stream in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.