Edgar County · stream · order 2 river · ~9 cfs typical
Hughes Drain
Hughes Drain is a stream in Edgar 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
85°
61°
14 mph
50%
Sat
Rain
81°
68°
13 mph
85%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
64°
15 mph
74%
↘ 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
- Gilkey Branch1.1 mi
- Clark Branch2.0 mi
- Goose Lake (historical)6.9 mi
- Catfish Creek8.5 mi
- Goodall Branch9.2 mi
- Hickory Grove Creek10.1 mi
- Walnut Point State Park Lake9.5 mi
- Archie Creek9.7 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.
Hughes Drain fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hughes Drain?+
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 Hughes Drain?+
Hughes Drain is a stream in Edgar County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.