Randolph County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Hornbostel Branch
Hornbostel Branch is a stream in Randolph 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
86°
66°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
70°
15 mph
37%
Sat
Showers
79°
68°
18 mph
54%
→ 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
- Frickes Branch0.7 mi
- Rockcastle Creek1.6 mi
- Little Marys River2.6 mi
- Little Mill Creek3.2 mi
- Cox Creek3.4 mi
- Mill Creek3.6 mi
- Gravel Creek3.3 mi
- Crescent Club Lake3.9 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.
Hornbostel Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hornbostel 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 Hornbostel Branch?+
Hornbostel Branch is a stream in Randolph County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.