Hamilton County · stream · order 3 river · ~13 cfs typical · seasonal
Opossum Creek
Opossum Creek is a stream in Hamilton 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
Overcast
85°
63°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
66°
13 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
16 mph
42%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Black Branch2.2 mi
- Centerville Mens Club Lake3.4 mi
- John Goin Lake3.8 mi
- Middle Creek3.4 mi
- Ferguson Creek4.0 mi
- Lake McLeansboro4.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Auxier Creek5.9 mi
- Wolf Creek5.4 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.
Opossum Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Opossum 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 Opossum Creek?+
Opossum Creek is a stream in Hamilton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.