Pope County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Beatty Branch
Beatty 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°
66°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
68°
8 mph
22%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
15 mph
40%
→ 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
- Copperous Branch2.6 mi
- Rocky Branch3.2 mi
- Flick Branch3.1 mi
- Little Lusk Creek5.6 mi
- Flat Lick Branch6.0 mi
- Lake Glendale5.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Miller Creek5.7 mi
- Root Lick Branch5.9 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.
Beatty Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Beatty 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 Beatty Branch?+
Beatty Branch is a stream in Pope County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.