Carroll County · stream · order 5 river · ~222 cfs typical
Plum River
Plum River is a stream in Carroll 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°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
71°
65°
15 mph
78%
Sat
Rain
76°
64°
17 mph
86%
↘ 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
- Bowens Lake0.6 mi
- Edick Lake1.1 mi
- Israel Day Lake1.0 mi
- Misquakee Lake1.2 mi
- East Fork Sabula Slough1.2 mi
- Upper West Fork West Sabula Slough1.2 mi
- Doc Wood Lake1.2 mi
- Alligator Lake1.2 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.
Plum River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Plum 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 Plum River?+
Plum River is a stream in Carroll County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.