Macoupin County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Baitter Branch
Baitter Branch is a stream in Macoupin 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°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
69°
15 mph
64%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
16 mph
83%
→ 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
- Rock Branch0.9 mi
- Panther Creek1.3 mi
- Woods Creek1.9 mi
- Left Fork Apple Creek2.0 mi
- Bucks Branch3.4 mi
- Seymore Branch3.5 mi
- Little Negro Lick3.7 mi
- Turner Creek3.4 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.
Baitter Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Baitter 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 Baitter Branch?+
Baitter Branch is a stream in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.