LaSalle County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Mendota Creek
Mendota Creek is a stream in LaSalle 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
80°
63°
16 mph
64%
Sat
Drizzle
69°
64°
16 mph
74%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
61°
16 mph
30%
↘ 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
- Lake Mendota2.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Vermilion Creek4.3 mi
- Fourmile Grove Creek6.2 mi
- Tomahawk Creek10.5 mi
- Sutphens Run10.2 mi
- Pecumsaugan Creek13.5 mi
- Split Rock Lake13.9 mi
- Little Vermilion River14.1 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.
Mendota Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Mendota 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 Mendota Creek?+
Mendota Creek is a stream in LaSalle County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.