Wayne County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Bob Branch
Bob Branch is a stream in Wayne 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
86°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
65°
13 mph
34%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
14 mph
53%
→ 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
- Rattlesnake Creek0.6 mi
- Gum Branch1.3 mi
- Allen Pond1.6 mi
- Sam Dale Lake1.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Trout Pond1.8 mi
- Milner Lake2.9 mi
- Johnson Fork3.1 mi
- Brush Creek4.8 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.
Bob Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bob 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 Bob Branch?+
Bob Branch is a stream in Wayne County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.