Franklin County · stream · order 5 river · ~244 cfs typical
Middle Fork Big Muddy River
Middle Fork Big Muddy River is a stream in Franklin 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
Drizzle
87°
64°
10 mph
31%
Sat
Showers
77°
67°
14 mph
45%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
66°
14 mph
29%
↘ 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
- Cambon Lake1.1 mi
- Beaver Lake1.2 mi
- Green River1.1 mi
- Zeigler City Lake1.4 mi
- Zeigler Reservoir1.6 mi
- Andy Creek3.0 mi
- Buster Pond3.2 mi
- Buckner Reservoir4.2 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.
Middle Fork Big Muddy River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Middle Fork Big Muddy 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 Middle Fork Big Muddy River?+
Middle Fork Big Muddy River is a stream in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.