Sangamon County · stream · order 5 river · ~96 cfs typical
Lick Creek
Lick Creek is a stream in Sangamon 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
77°
66°
15 mph
52%
Sat
Showers
74°
66°
16 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
65°
17 mph
48%
↘ 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
- Leisure Lakes3.9 mi
- Lake Springfield4.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Brush Creek6.1 mi
- Horse Creek6.8 mi
- Lake Commanche8.5 mi
- Archer Creek8.1 mi
- Sudduth Lake7.2 mi
- South Fork Lick Creek7.7 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.
Lick Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lick 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 Lick Creek?+
Lick Creek is a stream in Sangamon County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.