Jefferson County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
Panther Fork
Panther Fork is a stream in Jefferson 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
84°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
13 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
13 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
- Coal Bank Creek2.8 mi
- Brewer Branch3.8 mi
- Lester Lake4.2 mi
- Joe Branch4.1 mi
- Miller Lake5.9 mi
- Paintrock Creek5.7 mi
- Lick Branch5.5 mi
- Poplar Creek6.0 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.
Panther Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Panther Fork?+
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 Panther Fork?+
Panther Fork is a stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.