Ogle County · stream · order 5 river · ~47 cfs typical
Pine Creek
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Illinois DNR
Pine Creek is a stream in Ogle County, Illinois, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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
72°
62°
17 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
19 mph
86%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
61°
19 mph
3%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,514 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,091 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sevenmile Branch1.9 mi
- Franklin Creek2.6 mi
- Chamberlain Creek2.7 mi
- Clear Creek3.3 mi
- Rock River5.0 mi
- Plum Creek5.4 mi
- Lost Lake4.5 mi
- Olsens Lake5.8 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.
Pine Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pine Creek?+
Pine Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Ogle County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Pine 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 Pine Creek?+
Pine Creek is a stream in Ogle County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.