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Cockerel Branch
Cockerel Branch is a stream in Gallatin 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
84°
63°
10 mph
18%
Sat
Rain
78°
69°
12 mph
47%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
12 mph
40%
↘ 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
- Horseshoe Creek0.9 mi
- North Fork Saline River2.0 mi
- Glen Jones Lake3.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lake Murphysboro3.4 mi
- Snockey Pond3.2 mi
- Berkel Lake3.9 mi
- Parker Lakes4.1 mi
- Willow Lake4.9 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.
Cockerel Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cockerel 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 Cockerel Branch?+
Cockerel Branch is a stream in Gallatin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.