Winnebago County · stream · order 6 river · ~834 cfs typical
Kishwaukee River
Kishwaukee River is a stream in Winnebago 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
Rain
77°
62°
18 mph
74%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
17 mph
88%
Sun
Overcast
77°
59°
16 mph
2%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Killbuck Creek1.5 mi
- Levings Lake5.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Kent Creek5.6 mi
- North Fork Kent Creek5.7 mi
- South Fork Kent Creek5.7 mi
- Rock River5.8 mi
- Black Walnut Creek6.6 mi
- Stillman Creek6.6 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.
Kishwaukee River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Kishwaukee River?+
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 Kishwaukee River?+
Kishwaukee River is a stream in Winnebago County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.