Macoupin County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a stream in Macoupin 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
83°
67°
15 mph
55%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
16 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
16 mph
60%
↘ 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
- Shaw Point Branch1.2 mi
- Richardson Branch1.3 mi
- Anderson Branch1.5 mi
- Schoper Lake2.8 mi
- Schoper Lake2.8 mi
- Denbys Pond2.4 mi
- Shearles Branch3.4 mi
- Lake Williamson4.3 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 Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.