Stephenson County · stream · order 6 river · ~143 cfs typical
Yellow Creek
1 stocking on record · Illinois DNR
Yellow Creek is a stream in Stephenson County, Illinois, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
77°
65°
15 mph
65%
Sat
Rain
73°
64°
18 mph
80%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | ||
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
- Crane Grove Creek2.6 mi
- Winneshiek Creek3.8 mi
- Willow Lake4.6 mi
- Preston Creek4.8 mi
- Coffman Lake8.1 mi
- Richland Creek7.0 mi
- Cedar Creek7.6 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.
Yellow Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellow Creek?+
Yellow Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Stephenson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Yellow 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 Yellow Creek?+
Yellow Creek is a stream in Stephenson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.