Montgomery County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Bailey Branch
Bailey Branch is a stream in Montgomery 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
Overcast
84°
62°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
64°
15 mph
52%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
13 mph
77%
→ 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
- Elliott Creek1.2 mi
- Otter Branch1.9 mi
- Nokomis Sportsman Club Lake2.4 mi
- Caesar Creek3.3 mi
- Whitfield Lake5.3 mi
- Ramsey Lake5.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Panther Creek9.9 mi
- Fillmore Lake9.6 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.
Bailey Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bailey 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 Bailey Branch?+
Bailey Branch is a stream in Montgomery County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.