Saline County · stream · order 5 river · ~62 cfs typical
Old Channel
Old Channel is a stream in Saline 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
86°
65°
8 mph
19%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
17 mph
45%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
67°
9 mph
42%
↘ 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
- Blackman Creek1.0 mi
- Battle Ford Creek1.8 mi
- De Neal Branch2.5 mi
- Spring Valley Creek2.9 mi
- Gaskin Lake3.9 mi
- Lost Lake4.7 mi
- Middle Fork Saline River4.9 mi
- South Fork Saline River5.0 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.
Old Channel fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Old Channel?+
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 Old Channel?+
Old Channel is a stream in Saline County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.