Washington County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a stream in Washington 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
87°
66°
13 mph
38%
Sat
Showers
78°
67°
15 mph
52%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
14 mph
46%
↘ 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
- Back Creek2.2 mi
- Panther Creek2.7 mi
- Washington County Lake2.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Locust Creek4.7 mi
- Habbes Lake4.8 mi
- Slade Branch5.8 mi
- I C R R Reservoir5.1 mi
- Nashville City Reservoir6.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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 Washington County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.