Johnson County · stream · order 3 river · ~11 cfs typical
Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a stream in Johnson 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
Fog
85°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
68°
10 mph
26%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
66°
14 mph
37%
→ 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
- Lake of Egypt2.2 mi
- Clifty Creek2.4 mi
- Beaver Creek2.5 mi
- Ferne Clyffe Lake3.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lake of Egypt4.6 mi
- Little Saline Creek4.7 mi
- Grasshoppers Creek4.8 mi
- Dutchman Lake5.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Sugar Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sugar 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 Sugar Creek?+
Sugar Creek is a stream in Johnson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.