Rock Island County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in Rock Island 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
Showers
78°
67°
12 mph
76%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
18 mph
92%
Sun
Overcast
74°
62°
16 mph
4%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Patterson Lake0.8 mi
- Lake George1.1 mi
- Pine Creek1.9 mi
- Valley Friends Lake2.5 mi
- Mud Slough2.7 mi
- Andalusia Slough3.2 mi
- Sunfish Slough3.2 mi
- Lake George5.1 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.
Big Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Branch?+
Big Branch is a stream in Rock Island County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.