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Kaufman Slough
Kaufman Slough is a gut in Hancock 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°
65°
8 mph
2%
Fri
Rain
87°
72°
13 mph
71%
Sat
Overcast
76°
67°
21 mph
81%
↘ 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
- Shuhart Creek1.0 mi
- Honey Creek1.7 mi
- Silver Lake2.2 mi
- Fox River3.3 mi
- Mud Slough (historical)3.7 mi
- Hog Thief Creek4.3 mi
- Sugar Creek3.4 mi
- Little Rocky Run Lake4.2 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.
Kaufman Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Kaufman Slough?+
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 Kaufman Slough?+
Kaufman Slough is a gut in Hancock County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.