McHenry County · stream · order 4 river · ~42 cfs typical
South Branch Kishwaukee River
South Branch Kishwaukee River is a stream in McHenry 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
78°
64°
16 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
69°
64°
15 mph
79%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
58°
16 mph
12%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- North Branch Kishwaukee River0.5 mi
- Eddy Lake4.4 mi
- Rush Creek7.3 mi
- Spring Creek7.7 mi
- South Lake9.7 mi
- Mud Creek9.7 mi
- West Branch Piscasaw Creek12.2 mi
- Lawrence Creek12.6 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.
South Branch Kishwaukee River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Kishwaukee 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 South Branch Kishwaukee River?+
South Branch Kishwaukee River is a stream in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.