Lawrence County · stream · order 3 river · ~14 cfs typical
Big Slough
Big Slough is a stream in Lawrence 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
83°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
11 mph
22%
Sat
Showers
82°
67°
15 mph
54%
→ 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
- Raccoon Creek0.5 mi
- Swan Pond2.1 mi
- River Deshee2.8 mi
- Wabash Pond3.9 mi
- Rapid Pond4.8 mi
- Garvey Pond5.7 mi
- Horseshoe Pond5.0 mi
- Claypole Pond6.5 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 Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Slough?+
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 Slough?+
Big Slough is a stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.