Johnson County · stream · order 3 river · ~18 cfs typical
Max Creek
Max Creek is a stream in Johnson 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
86°
64°
9 mph
17%
Sat
Rain
79°
68°
12 mph
48%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
9 mph
39%
↘ 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
- Cedar Creek1.1 mi
- Vienna Correctional Center Lake2.2 mi
- Simpson Lake2.9 mi
- Hayes Creek2.7 mi
- East Branch Cedar Creek3.6 mi
- Mill Creek4.1 mi
- Johnson Creek4.5 mi
- Cedar Lake4.3 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.
Max Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Max 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 Max Creek?+
Max Creek is a stream in Johnson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.