Franklin County · stream · order 4 river · ~17 cfs typical
Prairie Creek
Prairie Creek is a stream in Franklin 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°
11 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
17 mph
46%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
66°
14 mph
33%
↘ 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
- Pond Creek0.6 mi
- Hilyn Lake2.4 mi
- Little Hurricane Creek2.5 mi
- Buster Pond2.3 mi
- Hurricane Creek3.2 mi
- Lake Creek3.5 mi
- Madison Lake4.3 mi
- Zeigler City Lake4.9 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.
Prairie Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Prairie 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 Prairie Creek?+
Prairie Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.