McHenry County · stream · order 3 river · ~18 cfs typical
Rush Creek
Rush Creek is a stream in McHenry 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°
56°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
63°
15 mph
55%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
20 mph
86%
→ 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
- Spring Creek1.6 mi
- Mud Creek2.5 mi
- Mosquito Creek4.0 mi
- Coon Creek4.7 mi
- Piscasaw Creek5.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- South Branch Kishwaukee River7.3 mi
- North Branch Kishwaukee River7.8 mi
- Deer Creek10.5 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.
Rush Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rush 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 Rush Creek?+
Rush Creek is a stream in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.