Franklin County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Tilley Creek
Tilley Creek is a stream in Franklin 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°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
67°
11 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
13 mph
36%
→ 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
- Stevens Creek1.2 mi
- Old City Lake2.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- West Frankfort Reservoir2.4 mi
- New City Lake2.9 mi
- West Frankfort City Lake2.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Gatling Branch4.0 mi
- Little Bessie Creek5.2 mi
- Ewing Creek4.3 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.
Tilley Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Tilley 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 Tilley Creek?+
Tilley Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.