Johnson County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
Buck Run
Buck Run is a stream in Johnson 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
86°
65°
8 mph
26%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
13 mph
41%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
66°
14 mph
35%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Lick Creek1.9 mi
- Buck Branch3.7 mi
- Bradshaw Creek3.8 mi
- Blue Branch3.6 mi
- Gould Lake4.2 mi
- Gould Lake4.4 mi
- Bear Branch5.7 mi
- Grasshoppers Creek5.2 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.
Buck Run fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buck Run?+
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 Buck Run?+
Buck Run is a stream in Johnson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.