Shelby County · stream · order 5 river · ~38 cfs typical
Opossum Creek
Opossum Creek is a stream in Shelby 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
Drizzle
81°
65°
15 mph
58%
Sat
Rain
72°
68°
14 mph
70%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
64°
16 mph
56%
↘ 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
- Coal Creek2.7 mi
- Matney Branch2.7 mi
- Boy Scout Lake4.5 mi
- Little Creek5.1 mi
- Lake Pana6.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Polecat Creek5.7 mi
- Section Creek6.9 mi
- Mitchell Creek8.5 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 Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.