Mercer County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Skunk Creek
Skunk Creek is a stream in Mercer 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
79°
68°
18 mph
81%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
19 mph
59%
Sun
Overcast
73°
62°
13 mph
8%
↘ 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
- Donohue Run0.8 mi
- Lake Matherville1.6 mi
- Coal Creek2.1 mi
- Swearingen Lake4.2 mi
- Fools Lake4.2 mi
- North Camp Creek4.7 mi
- Dugout Run5.6 mi
- North Pope Creek6.0 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.
Skunk Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Skunk 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 Skunk Creek?+
Skunk Creek is a stream in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.