Lawrence County · stream · order 4 river · ~79 cfs typical
Old Channel Embarras River
Old Channel Embarras River is a stream in Lawrence 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
83°
64°
6 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
65°
11 mph
21%
Sat
Showers
82°
67°
16 mph
55%
→ 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
- Embarras River0.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Garvey Pond1.5 mi
- Rapid Pond1.9 mi
- Horseshoe Pond3.3 mi
- Otter Pond3.8 mi
- Indian Creek4.4 mi
- Beaver Pond5.8 mi
- Big Slough6.7 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 Embarras River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Old Channel Embarras 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 Old Channel Embarras River?+
Old Channel Embarras River is a stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.