Hancock County · stream · order 4 river · ~15 cfs typical
West Fork Bear Creek
West Fork Bear 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
Rain
87°
71°
13 mph
85%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
21 mph
85%
Sun
Overcast
80°
62°
13 mph
6%
↘ 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
- Little Bear Creek2.1 mi
- Slater Creek3.4 mi
- Carthage Lake7.0 mi
- Panther Creek9.3 mi
- Railroad Creek8.2 mi
- Chaney Creek8.4 mi
- Mud Creek10.8 mi
- Crystal Glen Creek8.7 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.
West Fork Bear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Fork Bear 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 West Fork Bear Creek?+
West Fork Bear Creek is a stream in Hancock County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.