Mercer County · stream · order 4 river · ~7 cfs typical
Winters Creek
Winters Creek is a stream in Mercer 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
81°
69°
16 mph
80%
Sat
Overcast
76°
66°
22 mph
90%
Sun
Overcast
77°
61°
12 mph
4%
↘ 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
- Morrison Lake1.5 mi
- Irwin Branch3.9 mi
- Yankee Branch4.0 mi
- Camp Creek3.2 mi
- Eliza Creek4.9 mi
- Bell Pocket4.5 mi
- Lower Eliza Lake (historical)4.2 mi
- Keating Creek5.0 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.
Winters Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Winters 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 Winters Creek?+
Winters Creek is a stream in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.