Fulton County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Rattlesnake Branch
Rattlesnake Branch is a stream in Fulton 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
Rain
79°
67°
16 mph
74%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
19 mph
84%
Sun
Overcast
74°
64°
16 mph
18%
↘ 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
- Little Sister Lake2.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Little Sister Creek2.8 mi
- Slim Lake (historical)3.6 mi
- Slug Run3.6 mi
- Carthage Lake Number 13.6 mi
- Sludge Pond Number 1-3A4.7 mi
- Big Sister Creek4.3 mi
- Evelen Lake4.9 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.
Rattlesnake Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rattlesnake Branch?+
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 Rattlesnake Branch?+
Rattlesnake Branch is a stream in Fulton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.