Jackson County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Creek is a stream in Jackson 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
Overcast
87°
66°
10 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
15 mph
48%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
66°
12 mph
36%
↘ 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
- Drury Creek0.6 mi
- Indian Creek1.9 mi
- Piles Fork2.7 mi
- Campus Lake3.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2021
- Carbondale Reservoir3.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Spring Arbor Lake4.3 mi
- Little Crab Orchard Creek5.3 mi
- Little Grassy Creek4.5 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.
Sycamore Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sycamore 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 Sycamore Creek?+
Sycamore Creek is a stream in Jackson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.