Lee County · stream · order 3 river · ~22 cfs typical
Fivemile Branch
Fivemile Branch is a stream in Lee 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
74°
65°
20 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
20 mph
93%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
61°
19 mph
12%
↘ 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
- Threemile Branch3.4 mi
- Howland Creek3.6 mi
- Goose Lake4.4 mi
- Crystal Lake5.2 mi
- Reid Creek8.9 mi
- Wild Creek8.8 mi
- Plum Creek8.8 mi
- Sugar Creek9.0 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.
Fivemile Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fivemile 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 Fivemile Branch?+
Fivemile Branch is a stream in Lee County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.