Pope County · stream · order 4 river · ~86 cfs typical
Middle Fork Illinois Bayou
Middle Fork Illinois Bayou is a stream in Pope County, Arkansas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Arkansas'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
95°
78°
9 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
89°
74°
14 mph
12%
Sun
Clear
89°
67°
12 mph
3%
↘ 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
- East Fork Illinois Bayou0.0 mi
- Hurricane Creek1.3 mi
- Dare Creek3.4 mi
- Mill Creek4.3 mi
- North Fork Illinois Bayou4.6 mi
- Sycamore Creek5.0 mi
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site Nine Reservoir6.4 mi
- Dry Creek6.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Middle Fork Illinois Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Middle Fork Illinois Bayou?+
Yes — Arkansas 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 Middle Fork Illinois Bayou?+
Middle Fork Illinois Bayou is a stream in Pope County, Arkansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.