Jasper County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Dead River
Dead River is a stream in Jasper 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°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
12 mph
28%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
66°
16 mph
60%
→ 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
- North Fork Embarras River1.3 mi
- Pond Grove Creek1.8 mi
- Horseshoe Pond3.5 mi
- Calfkiller Creek4.4 mi
- Hickory Creek5.2 mi
- Circle Pond4.8 mi
- Camp Creek6.5 mi
- Freeport Creek5.7 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.
Dead River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead River?+
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 Dead River?+
Dead River is a stream in Jasper County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.