Macoupin County · stream · order 4 river · ~14 cfs typical
West Fork Otter Creek
West Fork Otter Creek is a stream in Macoupin 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
81°
68°
16 mph
64%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
16 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
65°
17 mph
59%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- East Fork Otter Creek0.0 mi
- Otter Lake0.5 mi
- Whites Pond2.3 mi
- Palmyra-Modesto City Lake3.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Sunset Lake4.0 mi
- Girard Sunset Lake4.2 mi
- Lake Greenwood5.5 mi
- Austiff Pond6.3 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.
West Fork Otter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Fork Otter 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 Otter Creek?+
West Fork Otter Creek is a stream in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.