Jackson County · stream · order 3 river · ~14 cfs typical
Piles Fork
Piles Fork is a stream in Jackson 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°
67°
10 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
13 mph
48%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
66°
14 mph
38%
↘ 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
- Drury Creek2.2 mi
- Little Crab Orchard Creek2.6 mi
- Sycamore Creek2.7 mi
- Campus Lake3.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2021
- Crab Orchard Creek3.9 mi
- Indian Creek4.2 mi
- Carbondale Reservoir4.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- New Thompson Lake3.6 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.
Piles Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Piles 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 Piles Fork?+
Piles Fork is a stream in Jackson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.