Carroll County · stream · order 6 river · ~196 cfs typical
Apple River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Illinois DNR
Apple River is a stream in Carroll 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
85°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
72°
67°
15 mph
81%
Sat
Rain
77°
64°
17 mph
85%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 533 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Cheek Slough1.2 mi
- Scarborough Lake1.4 mi
- Smith Creek1.2 mi
- Lundy Lake1.2 mi
- Lower Brown Lake1.7 mi
- Upper Brown Lake1.8 mi
- Horseshoe Lake1.7 mi
- Blakes Lake1.9 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.
Apple River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Apple River?+
Apple River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Carroll 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 Apple River?+
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 Apple River?+
Apple River is a stream in Carroll 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.