Jo Daviess County · stream · order 5 river · ~145 cfs typical
Galena River
Galena River is a stream in Jo Daviess 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
86°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
73°
66°
14 mph
83%
Sat
Rain
78°
64°
18 mph
71%
↘ 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
- Spratts Lake1.1 mi
- Fish Trap Lake1.1 mi
- Smallpox Creek2.0 mi
- Tete des Morts Creek2.3 mi
- Yeager Creek3.1 mi
- Hughlett Branch3.1 mi
- Wise Lake4.2 mi
- Sinsinawa River3.9 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.
Galena River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Galena 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 Galena River?+
Galena River is a stream in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.