Scott County · stream · order 4 river · ~4 cfs typical
Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in Scott 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
85°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
85°
70°
15 mph
74%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
18 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
- Brushy Fork2.9 mi
- North Little Sandy Creek3.5 mi
- Big Branch3.5 mi
- Alsey Lake5.3 mi
- Freesen Lake5.2 mi
- Spoon Creek4.9 mi
- Willow Branch6.8 mi
- Plum Creek7.4 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.
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 Scott County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.