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Cutoff Slough
Cutoff Slough is a gut in Hancock 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
86°
63°
8 mph
2%
Fri
Rain
88°
71°
13 mph
71%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
68°
20 mph
79%
↘ 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
- Long Pond2.0 mi
- O'Farre Lake2.2 mi
- Doe Run2.1 mi
- Mud Slough (historical)2.9 mi
- Round Pond2.4 mi
- Baxter Ponds2.6 mi
- Fox River3.6 mi
- Long Lake3.1 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.
Cutoff Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cutoff Slough?+
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 Cutoff Slough?+
Cutoff Slough is a gut in Hancock County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.