Franklin County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical · seasonal
Carlton Branch
Carlton Branch is a stream in Franklin 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°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
87°
67°
11 mph
31%
Sat
Showers
77°
66°
14 mph
42%
→ 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
- Sullivan Branch0.8 mi
- Campbell Branch1.7 mi
- Granny Creek3.6 mi
- Goose Creek4.3 mi
- Taylor Branch4.0 mi
- Sugar Camp Creek4.7 mi
- Akin Creek5.2 mi
- Lake Helen7.1 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.
Carlton Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carlton 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 Carlton Branch?+
Carlton Branch is a stream in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.