Montgomery County · stream · order 4 river · ~19 cfs typical
Shop Creek
Shop Creek is a stream in Montgomery 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
Rain
78°
65°
15 mph
63%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
16 mph
85%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
16 mph
65%
↘ 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
- Fivemile Lake0.1 mi
- Kilton Lake2.5 mi
- Threemile Branch2.6 mi
- Blue Grass Creek2.5 mi
- Lake Lou Yaeger4.0 mi
- Shoal Creek Watershed Impoundment Reservoir4.0 mi
- Litchfield Lake7.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Wayne Helen Lake8.7 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.
Shop Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shop 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 Shop Creek?+
Shop Creek is a stream in Montgomery County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.