Fayette County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Bacon Branch
Bacon Branch is a stream in Fayette 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
Partly cloudy
86°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
66°
14 mph
47%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
13 mph
76%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Hog Creek0.5 mi
- Becks Creek2.6 mi
- Mitchell Creek2.7 mi
- Fanny Branch3.2 mi
- Section Creek2.9 mi
- Wolf Creek3.9 mi
- Moccasin Creek3.8 mi
- Polecat Creek4.4 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.
Bacon Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bacon Branch?+
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 Bacon Branch?+
Bacon Branch is a stream in Fayette County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.