Williamson County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Lost Branch
Lost Branch is a stream in Williamson 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
Fog
85°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
8 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
12 mph
48%
→ 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
- Little Grassy Creek0.8 mi
- Grassy Creek1.0 mi
- Caney Branch1.5 mi
- Pond 381.7 mi
- Devils Kitchen Lake3.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Crab Orchard Lake3.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Sugar Creek3.1 mi
- Pond 333.4 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.
Lost Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lost 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 Lost Branch?+
Lost Branch is a stream in Williamson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.