Cook County · stream · order 3 river · ~85 cfs typical
North Branch Chicago River
North Branch Chicago River is a stream in Cook 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
79°
64°
12 mph
61%
Sat
Rain
72°
67°
18 mph
78%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
67°
17 mph
45%
↘ 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
- South Pond2.1 mi
- South Lagoon2.4 mi
- North Pond2.9 mi
- South Branch Chicago River3.2 mi
- West Lagoon7.5 mi
- East Lagoon7.5 mi
- South Lagoon8.1 mi
- Calumet River12.0 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.
North Branch Chicago River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Chicago 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 North Branch Chicago River?+
North Branch Chicago River is a stream in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.