Jersey County · stream · order 6 river · ~66 cfs typical
Otter Creek
Otter Creek is a stream in Jersey 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
88°
68°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
87°
73°
14 mph
60%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
16 mph
79%
→ 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
- Helmbold Slough0.9 mi
- Deep Lake1.0 mi
- Flat Lake1.2 mi
- Coon Creek2.3 mi
- Fuller Lake2.9 mi
- Fowler Lake2.9 mi
- Upper Flat Lake4.2 mi
- Upper Stump 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.
Otter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Otter 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 Otter Creek?+
Otter Creek is a stream in Jersey County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.