Coles County · stream · order 4 river · ~34 cfs typical
Flat Branch
Flat Branch is a stream in Coles 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
83°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
64°
14 mph
50%
Sat
Rain
81°
67°
15 mph
70%
→ 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
- Lake Fork8.9 mi
- Crabapple Creek9.5 mi
- Bolin Branch8.7 mi
- Lake Windermere10.7 mi
- Sweetwater Creek11.0 mi
- Coon Creek9.1 mi
- Jonathan Creek9.6 mi
- Lynn Creek10.7 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.
Flat Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Flat 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 Flat Branch?+
Flat Branch is a stream in Coles County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.