Richland County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Simmons Creek
Simmons Creek is a stream in Richland 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
84°
64°
12 mph
42%
Sat
Rain
82°
71°
14 mph
49%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
65°
16 mph
51%
↘ 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
- Higgins Creek2.2 mi
- Harrison Lake3.8 mi
- Crooked Creek4.7 mi
- Jordan Creek4.8 mi
- Little Bonpas Creek4.9 mi
- West Salem New Reservoir4.4 mi
- West Salem Reservoir4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Krajec Lake5.6 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.
Simmons Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Simmons 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 Simmons Creek?+
Simmons Creek is a stream in Richland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.