Madison County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Coal Branch
Coal Branch is a stream in Madison 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
Rain
84°
69°
14 mph
60%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
14 mph
80%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
14 mph
53%
↘ 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
- Rock Creek1.1 mi
- Black Creek1.4 mi
- Alton-Woodriver Sportsmens Reservoir1.9 mi
- Alton Twin Lakes South Lake2.1 mi
- Shields Branch2.5 mi
- Honeycut Branch2.4 mi
- Godfrey Pond3.0 mi
- Alton Lake3.2 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.
Coal Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Coal 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 Coal Branch?+
Coal Branch is a stream in Madison County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.