Brown County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Doby Branch
Doby Branch is a stream in Brown 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
85°
62°
7 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
87°
69°
14 mph
64%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
18 mph
79%
→ 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
- Little Missouri Creek2.3 mi
- Wells Fork2.8 mi
- Purpus Creek3.0 mi
- Rattlesnake Den Creek4.1 mi
- Dry Fork3.4 mi
- Siloam Springs Lake4.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Crabapple Lake4.6 mi
- Fishhook Creek5.6 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.
Doby Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Doby 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 Doby Branch?+
Doby Branch is a stream in Brown County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.