Stephenson County · stream · order 4 river · ~16 cfs typical
Waddams Creek
1 stocking on record · Illinois DNR
Waddams Creek is a stream in Stephenson County, Illinois, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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
Partly cloudy
85°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
79°
64°
18 mph
70%
Sat
Rain
75°
64°
18 mph
77%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 415 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Spring Creek0.4 mi
- Muddy Creek1.6 mi
- Cedar Creek4.5 mi
- Brush Creek4.6 mi
- Richland Creek5.5 mi
- Honey Creek5.8 mi
- Indian Creek6.0 mi
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na5.1 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.
Waddams Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Waddams Creek?+
Waddams Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Stephenson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Waddams 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 Waddams Creek?+
Waddams Creek is a stream in Stephenson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.