Jasper County · stream · order 2 river · ~4 cfs typical
Sam Branch
Sam Branch is a stream in Jasper 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°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
65°
11 mph
27%
Sat
Rain
82°
66°
16 mph
66%
→ 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
- No Business Creek1.5 mi
- Muddy Creek1.7 mi
- Panther Creek2.6 mi
- Willow Creek2.8 mi
- Oblong Lake4.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Hickory Creek6.0 mi
- Hunts Branch5.7 mi
- Maple Creek6.6 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.
Sam Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sam 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 Sam Branch?+
Sam Branch is a stream in Jasper County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.