Menard County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Crawford Branch
Crawford Branch is a stream in Menard 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
80°
68°
17 mph
58%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
18 mph
88%
Sun
Overcast
73°
65°
14 mph
32%
↘ 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
- Indian Creek1.0 mi
- Concord Creek1.3 mi
- Day Lake3.7 mi
- Grove Creek4.6 mi
- Salt Creek4.6 mi
- Cabiness Creek4.5 mi
- Blue Hole4.9 mi
- Lake Petersburg5.3 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.
Crawford Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crawford 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 Crawford Branch?+
Crawford Branch is a stream in Menard County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.