Brown County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Hamilton Branch
Hamilton Branch is a stream in Brown 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°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
85°
68°
14 mph
69%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
18 mph
79%
→ 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
- Shelby Creek2.0 mi
- West Creek2.0 mi
- South Fork Shelby Creek2.4 mi
- North Fork Shelby Creek2.4 mi
- Logan Creek3.1 mi
- Town Branch3.6 mi
- Lake Mount Sterling4.3 mi
- Missouri Creek5.6 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.
Hamilton Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hamilton 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 Hamilton Branch?+
Hamilton Branch is a stream in Brown County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.