Mercer County · stream · order 4 river · ~16 cfs typical
North Pope Creek
North Pope Creek is a stream in Mercer 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
82°
69°
17 mph
80%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
66°
19 mph
55%
Sun
Overcast
73°
62°
13 mph
25%
↘ 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
- Dugout Run4.3 mi
- Donohue Run5.9 mi
- Skunk Creek6.0 mi
- Coal Creek6.4 mi
- Fools Lake5.1 mi
- Swearingen Lake5.2 mi
- Toms Creek7.0 mi
- Lake Matherville7.3 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.
North Pope Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Pope 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 North Pope Creek?+
North Pope Creek is a stream in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.