Richland County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Jack Oak Creek
Jack Oak Creek is a stream in Richland 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°
65°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
67°
11 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
81°
66°
17 mph
59%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Camp Branch1.1 mi
- Long Branch1.3 mi
- Coon Creek1.2 mi
- Olney Lake2.9 mi
- M D Borah Lake3.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Webber Lake3.3 mi
- Vernor Lake3.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- East Fork Fox River4.1 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.
Jack Oak Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Jack Oak 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 Jack Oak Creek?+
Jack Oak Creek is a stream in Richland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.