Franklin County · stream · order 4 river · ~9 cfs typical
Little Bessie Creek
Little Bessie Creek is a stream in Franklin 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
Fog
85°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
66°
9 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
13 mph
39%
→ 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
- Jordan Creek2.1 mi
- Gatling Branch2.1 mi
- Lake Moses2.5 mi
- Vernons Lake2.5 mi
- Stevens Creek4.6 mi
- Akin Creek4.4 mi
- Tilley Creek5.2 mi
- Sugar Camp Creek4.9 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.
Little Bessie Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Little Bessie 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 Little Bessie Creek?+
Little Bessie Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.