Henderson County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
Old Tom Creek
Old Tom Creek is a stream in Henderson 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
81°
70°
21 mph
88%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
20 mph
90%
Sun
Overcast
76°
61°
13 mph
5%
↘ 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
- Norris Lake0.8 mi
- South Fork South Henderson Creek2.1 mi
- Carner Lake4.2 mi
- Sediment Control Structure Pond Number 223.5 mi
- Young-Gibson Lake3.8 mi
- Dowell Lake4.8 mi
- Clyde Young Lake4.6 mi
- Youngs Lake4.6 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.
Old Tom Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Old Tom 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 Old Tom Creek?+
Old Tom Creek is a stream in Henderson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.