Vermilion County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Gimlet Branch
Gimlet Branch is a stream in Vermilion 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
85°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
65°
16 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
80°
66°
12 mph
88%
→ 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 Mingo1.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Windfall Lake1.4 mi
- Illinois Power Company Lake2.3 mi
- Collison Branch2.4 mi
- Emerald Pond4.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Inland Sea4.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Clear Pond4.5 mi
- Glenburn Creek5.0 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.
Gimlet Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gimlet 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 Gimlet Branch?+
Gimlet Branch is a stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.