Perry County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
Opossum Creek
Opossum Creek is a stream in Perry 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
87°
66°
13 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
15 mph
51%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
16 mph
47%
↘ 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
- Breeze Lake (historical)0.7 mi
- Pinckneyville Reservoir1.4 mi
- White Walnut Creek1.5 mi
- Little Beaucoup Creek2.9 mi
- Lost Branch3.0 mi
- Swanwick Creek3.2 mi
- Chicken Creek3.7 mi
- Clear Lake4.2 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 Perry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.