Brown County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Purpus Creek
Purpus Creek is a stream in Brown 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
Showers
86°
70°
15 mph
74%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
68°
18 mph
78%
Sun
Overcast
79°
63°
14 mph
18%
↘ 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
- Wells Fork0.3 mi
- Siloam Springs Lake3.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Little Missouri Creek3.3 mi
- Crabapple Lake3.1 mi
- Fishhook Creek4.3 mi
- Lanes Branch4.9 mi
- Grindstone Creek4.6 mi
- Coal Creek4.8 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.
Purpus Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Purpus 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 Purpus Creek?+
Purpus Creek is a stream in Brown County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.