Sangamon County · stream · order 2 river · ~4 cfs typical
Henkle Branch
Henkle Branch is a stream in Sangamon 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
Drizzle
80°
66°
16 mph
55%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
18 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
16 mph
63%
↘ 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
- West Branch Horse Creek1.9 mi
- Slurry Impoundment Number 1 Reservoir2.8 mi
- Lake Commanche2.9 mi
- Sangchris Lake4.9 mi
- Brush Creek7.0 mi
- Clear Creek7.0 mi
- Lake Springfield8.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Horse Creek10.5 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.
Henkle Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Henkle 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 Henkle Branch?+
Henkle Branch is a stream in Sangamon County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.