Lawrence County · stream · order 7 river · ~2,224 cfs typical
Embarras River
1 stocking on record · Illinois DNR
Embarras River is a stream in Lawrence County, Illinois, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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
83°
64°
6 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
65°
11 mph
21%
Sat
Showers
82°
67°
16 mph
55%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 838 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Old Channel Embarras River0.1 mi
- Garvey Pond1.5 mi
- Rapid Pond1.8 mi
- Horseshoe Pond3.1 mi
- Otter Pond3.8 mi
- Indian Creek4.5 mi
- Beaver Pond5.9 mi
- Big Slough6.7 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.
Embarras River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Embarras River?+
Embarras River is stocked with Northern Pike in Lawrence County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Embarras 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 Embarras River?+
Embarras River is a stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.