Pope County · stream · order 4 river · ~21 cfs typical
Simmons Creek
Simmons Creek is a stream in Pope 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
Drizzle
85°
64°
6 mph
12%
Sat
Showers
80°
67°
13 mph
47%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
10 mph
37%
↘ 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
- Little Grand Pierre Creek0.8 mi
- Horseshoe Lake1.3 mi
- Big Grand Pierre Creek1.5 mi
- Hobbs Creek3.9 mi
- Threemile Creek3.2 mi
- Givens Creek4.1 mi
- Lusk Creek4.7 mi
- Miller Creek4.9 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 Pope County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.