Madison County · lake · 8 acres
Old Channel Wood River
Old Channel Wood River is a lake in Madison 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
85°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
83°
69°
11 mph
51%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
14 mph
78%
→ 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
- Wood River0.8 mi
- West Fork Wood River1.8 mi
- East Fork Wood River1.8 mi
- Missouri River3.5 mi
- Shields Branch3.1 mi
- Black Creek3.8 mi
- Gvillo Pond3.0 mi
- Rocky Branch3.7 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 Wood River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Old Channel Wood 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 Wood River?+
Old Channel Wood River is a lake in Madison County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.