Kane County · stream · order 3 river · ~30 cfs typical
Welch Creek
Welch Creek is a stream in Kane 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
84°
64°
16 mph
63%
Sat
Rain
72°
66°
17 mph
87%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
60°
16 mph
14%
↘ 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
- East Branch Big Rock Creek2.7 mi
- West Branch Big Rock Creek2.7 mi
- Lake Plano5.2 mi
- Seavey Road Run5.5 mi
- Prestbury Branch5.4 mi
- Rob Roy Creek7.3 mi
- Beaver Lake7.4 mi
- Little Rock Creek7.3 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.
Welch Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Welch 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 Welch Creek?+
Welch Creek is a stream in Kane County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.