Mercer County · stream · order 5 river · ~283 cfs typical
Edwards River
Edwards River is a stream in Mercer 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
83°
68°
14 mph
90%
Sat
Overcast
72°
66°
17 mph
46%
Sun
Overcast
78°
61°
12 mph
4%
↘ 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
- Eliza Creek1.9 mi
- Iowa River2.4 mi
- Goose Pond (historical)2.8 mi
- Bell Pocket3.2 mi
- Pope Creek3.4 mi
- Mad River3.3 mi
- Iowa Slough4.3 mi
- Iowa Slough Lake5.0 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.
Edwards River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Edwards 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 Edwards River?+
Edwards River is a stream in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.