Lawrence County · stream · order 5 river · ~106 cfs typical
Muddy Creek
Muddy Creek is a stream in Lawrence 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
88°
65°
13 mph
21%
Sat
Rain
81°
69°
16 mph
48%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
67°
14 mph
32%
↘ 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
- Eagle Branch2.0 mi
- Brushy Creek2.5 mi
- Birch Creek2.8 mi
- The Slough3.3 mi
- Carter Creek4.8 mi
- Paul Creek5.0 mi
- Red Hills Lake5.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Mad Creek5.6 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.
Muddy Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Muddy 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 Muddy Creek?+
Muddy Creek is a stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.