Adams County · stream · order 5 river · ~101 cfs typical
South Fork Bear Creek
South Fork Bear Creek is a stream in Adams 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
Partly cloudy
85°
63°
7 mph
2%
Fri
Rain
88°
70°
16 mph
77%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
66°
20 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Lick Branch1.0 mi
- Little Creek1.1 mi
- Mud Creek1.7 mi
- Camp Saukenauk Lake1.8 mi
- Grindstone Creek2.3 mi
- Panther Creek3.0 mi
- Thurman Creek4.3 mi
- Bigneck Creek5.1 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.
South Fork Bear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Bear 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 South Fork Bear Creek?+
South Fork Bear Creek is a stream in Adams County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.