Winnebago County · stream · order 5 river · ~318 cfs typical
South Branch Kishwaukee River
South Branch Kishwaukee River is a stream in Winnebago 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
Partly cloudy
85°
55°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
76°
61°
14 mph
60%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
19 mph
84%
↘ 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
- Bessie Creek3.3 mi
- Beaver Creek4.9 mi
- Reuben Aldeen Park Lake5.4 mi
- Spring Lake7.4 mi
- Kent Creek7.1 mi
- Rock River7.3 mi
- Killbuck Creek6.8 mi
- Meander Creek8.4 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 Winnebago County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.