Pope County · stream · order 2 river · ~4 cfs typical
Bear Branch
Bear Branch is a stream in Pope 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°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
7 mph
24%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
16 mph
39%
→ 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
- Little Lusk Creek1.5 mi
- Barger Lake2.4 mi
- East Fork Little Lusk Creek2.6 mi
- Copperous Branch3.8 mi
- Beatty Branch6.4 mi
- Teal Pond5.5 mi
- One Horse Gap Lake5.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Hill Branch6.2 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.
Bear Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear 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 Bear Branch?+
Bear Branch is a stream in Pope County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.