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Black Slough
Black Slough is a gut in Pope 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
84°
65°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
67°
8 mph
20%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
14 mph
38%
→ 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
- Bear Creek1.4 mi
- Hills Branch2.2 mi
- Old Bay2.1 mi
- Root Lick Branch2.4 mi
- Sugar Creek2.4 mi
- Flat Lick Branch3.2 mi
- Sugar Creek Lake4.1 mi
- Robnett Creek3.6 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 Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black Slough?+
Black Slough is a gut in Pope County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.