Marion County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Joe Branch
Joe Branch is a stream in Marion 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°
64°
13 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
13 mph
56%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
67°
15 mph
34%
↘ 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
- Brewer Branch0.8 mi
- Lester Lake2.1 mi
- Paintrock Creek3.0 mi
- Poplar Creek3.0 mi
- Johns Branch4.0 mi
- Fulton Creek4.1 mi
- Panther Fork4.1 mi
- Nickolson Creek3.7 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.
Joe Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Joe 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 Joe Branch?+
Joe Branch is a stream in Marion County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.