Jackson County · stream · order 7 river · ~2,398 cfs typical
Big Muddy River
Stocked 2× since 2023 · Illinois DNR
Big Muddy River is a stream in Jackson County, Illinois, stocked with Alligator Gar — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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
88°
66°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
70°
11 mph
33%
Sat
Drizzle
77°
67°
13 mph
33%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Alligator Gar | 23 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Alligator Gar | 1,001 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Apple Creek0.8 mi
- Tower Island Chute2.0 mi
- Gerler Lake2.4 mi
- Shawnee Creek4.2 mi
- Brazeau Creek5.4 mi
- Otter Pond5.0 mi
- Turkey Creek6.4 mi
- Indian Creek6.5 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 Muddy River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Muddy River?+
Big Muddy River is stocked with Alligator Gar in Jackson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Muddy River?+
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 Muddy River?+
Big Muddy River is a stream in Jackson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.