Hancock County · stream · order 3 river · ~13 cfs typical
Sheridan Creek
Sheridan Creek is a stream in Hancock 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°
72°
15 mph
84%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
68°
21 mph
65%
Sun
Mostly clear
82°
62°
13 mph
6%
↘ 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
- Horton Lake2.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Larry Creek3.5 mi
- Lamalees Creek3.9 mi
- South Branch Larry Creek3.6 mi
- Jack Creek3.3 mi
- Waggoner Creek4.6 mi
- Robinson Creek4.9 mi
- Devils 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.
Sheridan Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sheridan 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 Sheridan Creek?+
Sheridan Creek is a stream in Hancock County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.