Schuyler County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Gaines Branch
Gaines Branch is a stream in Schuyler 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
Showers
87°
70°
18 mph
82%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
17 mph
78%
Sun
Overcast
77°
64°
14 mph
21%
↘ 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
- McKee Branch1.0 mi
- Sullivan Lake1.2 mi
- Richie Branch1.8 mi
- Gill Lake3.2 mi
- Harris Branch3.8 mi
- West Branch Sugar Creek3.6 mi
- Snakeden Branch4.3 mi
- Freshwater Lake4.3 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.
Gaines Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gaines 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 Gaines Branch?+
Gaines Branch is a stream in Schuyler County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.