Douglas County · stream · order 3 river · ~38 cfs typical
Hackett Branch
Hackett Branch is a stream in Douglas 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°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
62°
14 mph
51%
Sat
Showers
80°
66°
11 mph
78%
→ 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
- Hayes Branch1.5 mi
- Patterson Springs Lake3.5 mi
- Spring Lake3.6 mi
- Henson Pond3.7 mi
- Scattering Fork3.8 mi
- National Petroleum Chemical Company Plant Reservoir6.9 mi
- Jordan Slough8.6 mi
- East Branch Embarras River9.6 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.
Hackett Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hackett 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 Hackett Branch?+
Hackett Branch is a stream in Douglas County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.