Mercer County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical · seasonal
Mad River
Mad River is a stream in Mercer 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
Showers
81°
67°
15 mph
81%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
19 mph
91%
Sun
Overcast
74°
62°
16 mph
4%
↘ 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
- Pope Creek2.0 mi
- Big Chief Run2.4 mi
- Mapes Chute3.1 mi
- Wildcat Creek3.1 mi
- Edwards River3.3 mi
- Ziegler Slough4.4 mi
- Iowa Slough Lake4.5 mi
- Iowa Slough4.6 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.
Mad River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Mad 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 Mad River?+
Mad River is a stream in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.