Effingham County · stream · order 4 river · ~10 cfs typical
Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a stream in Effingham 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
85°
65°
15 mph
53%
Sat
Rain
73°
68°
15 mph
71%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
65°
16 mph
43%
↘ 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
- Brickyard Branch0.3 mi
- Watson Creek0.4 mi
- Lake Timberline1.5 mi
- Lake Nellie1.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Little Creek2.5 mi
- Saint Elmo Old City Reservoir3.3 mi
- Wolf Creek3.5 mi
- Moccasin Creek4.1 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.
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 Effingham County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.