Mercer County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Keating Creek
Keating Creek is a stream in Mercer 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
Showers
80°
69°
16 mph
82%
Sat
Overcast
76°
65°
20 mph
90%
Sun
Overcast
79°
61°
12 mph
3%
↘ 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
- Upper Eliza Lake (historical)1.9 mi
- Glancey Lake (historical)2.5 mi
- Lower Eliza Lake (historical)3.0 mi
- Irwin Branch3.0 mi
- Swan Lake3.5 mi
- Clear Lake (historical)4.0 mi
- Eagle Fill3.4 mi
- Otter Pond4.7 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.
Keating Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Keating 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 Keating Creek?+
Keating Creek is a stream in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.