McHenry County · stream · order 3 river · ~26 cfs typical
North Branch Kishwaukee River
North Branch Kishwaukee River is a stream in McHenry 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
80°
63°
14 mph
79%
Sat
Rain
69°
65°
19 mph
89%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
58°
16 mph
12%
↘ 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
- South Branch Kishwaukee River0.5 mi
- Eddy Lake3.9 mi
- Rush Creek7.8 mi
- Spring Creek8.2 mi
- South Lake9.3 mi
- Boone Creek10.1 mi
- Wold Lake10.3 mi
- West Branch Piscasaw Creek12.3 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 Kishwaukee River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Kishwaukee 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 Kishwaukee River?+
North Branch Kishwaukee River is a stream in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.