Alexander County · stream · order 6 river · ~420 cfs typical
Cache River
Cache River is a stream in Alexander 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
87°
67°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
89°
68°
8 mph
19%
Sat
Drizzle
78°
67°
13 mph
40%
→ 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
- Cottonwood Slough0.5 mi
- Sandy Slough2.0 mi
- Twin Ponds2.3 mi
- Grassy Lake2.9 mi
- Cypress Slough2.6 mi
- Hess Bayou2.9 mi
- Second Lake3.3 mi
- Cross Slough3.2 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.
Cache River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cache River?+
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 Cache River?+
Cache River is a stream in Alexander County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.