Montgomery County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical · seasonal
McDavid Branch
McDavid Branch is a stream in Montgomery 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
82°
62°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
81°
65°
12 mph
58%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
67°
12 mph
83%
→ 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
- Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake2.4 mi
- Rocky Ford Lakes2.6 mi
- Coffeen Lake3.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Shoal Creek Watershed Impoundment Reservoir4.8 mi
- Big Four Reservoir (historical)5.2 mi
- American Zinc Smelter Company Large Lake5.1 mi
- Lake Hillsboro6.5 mi
- Miller Creek5.6 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.
McDavid Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDavid 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 McDavid Branch?+
McDavid Branch is a stream in Montgomery County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.