McDonough County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Short Fork
Short Fork is a stream in McDonough 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
Drizzle
80°
67°
17 mph
86%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
22 mph
69%
Sun
Overcast
75°
62°
14 mph
10%
↘ 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
- Town Fork2.0 mi
- Farmers Fork3.1 mi
- North Fork East Fork La Moine River3.5 mi
- Drowning Fork3.8 mi
- Kepple Creek4.0 mi
- Little Swan Lake7.9 mi
- Lake Michale8.6 mi
- Lake Ruth8.3 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.
Short Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Short 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 Short Fork?+
Short Fork is a stream in McDonough County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.