Randolph County · stream · order 6 river · ~354 cfs typical
Old River
Old River is a stream in Randolph 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
87°
66°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
70°
13 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
77°
68°
20 mph
53%
→ 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
- Wardens Pond1.0 mi
- Birchlers Lake2.6 mi
- Patten Branch3.7 mi
- Blue Spring Branch4.5 mi
- Marys River3.9 mi
- Morrison Branch5.3 mi
- Riverview Lake4.8 mi
- Randolph County Lake5.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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 River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Old 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 River?+
Old River is a stream in Randolph County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.