Hancock County · stream · order 4 river · ~6 cfs typical
Tyson Creek
Tyson Creek is a stream in Hancock 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
Showers
88°
72°
20 mph
91%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
67°
18 mph
39%
Sun
Partly cloudy
81°
62°
13 mph
5%
↘ 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
- French Creek1.0 mi
- Lake Keokuk2.0 mi
- Lost Creek3.0 mi
- Robinson Creek3.3 mi
- Mud Creek6.3 mi
- Spillman Creek5.1 mi
- Devils Creek5.6 mi
- Horton Lake6.3 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.
Tyson Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Tyson 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 Tyson Creek?+
Tyson Creek is a stream in Hancock County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.