Douglas County · stream · order 3 river · ~19 cfs typical
Hayes Branch
Hayes 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°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
63°
12 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
- Hackett Branch1.5 mi
- Patterson Springs Lake2.6 mi
- Spring Lake2.7 mi
- Henson Pond4.2 mi
- Scattering Fork4.2 mi
- Jordan Slough7.3 mi
- East Branch Embarras River8.1 mi
- National Petroleum Chemical Company Plant Reservoir6.7 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.
Hayes Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hayes 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 Hayes Branch?+
Hayes Branch is a stream in Douglas County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.