Stephenson County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
Winneshiek Creek
Winneshiek Creek is a stream in Stephenson 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
Overcast
84°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
63°
15 mph
66%
Sat
Rain
73°
64°
19 mph
87%
↘ 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
- Silver Creek2.2 mi
- Brown Creek4.5 mi
- Rock Run3.8 mi
- Yellow Creek3.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Pink Creek4.8 mi
- Sumner Creek6.0 mi
- Crane Grove Creek6.3 mi
- Coffman Lake8.6 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.
Winneshiek Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek Creek?+
Winneshiek Creek is a stream in Stephenson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.