Stephenson County · stream · order 4 river · ~22 cfs typical
Richland Creek
Richland Creek is a stream in Stephenson 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
84°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
79°
65°
18 mph
66%
Sat
Rain
74°
64°
19 mph
83%
→ 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
- Cedar Creek1.9 mi
- Preston Creek2.4 mi
- Willow Lake2.5 mi
- Waddams Creek5.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Spring Creek5.9 mi
- Brush Creek7.2 mi
- Crane Grove Creek6.5 mi
- Muddy Creek7.0 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.
Richland Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Richland 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 Richland Creek?+
Richland Creek is a stream in Stephenson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.