Sangamon County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Black Branch
Black Branch is a stream in Sangamon 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
Partly cloudy
84°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
81°
66°
15 mph
69%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
17 mph
86%
→ 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
- Sugar Creek2.0 mi
- South Fork Sangamon River2.2 mi
- Clear Lake2.5 mi
- Horse Creek3.1 mi
- Clear Creek2.7 mi
- Shaft Pond4.8 mi
- Mud Lake4.8 mi
- Buckhart Creek3.9 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.
Black Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black Branch?+
Black Branch is a stream in Sangamon County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.