Fulton County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
South Branch Otter Creek
South Branch Otter Creek 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
82°
69°
17 mph
85%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
19 mph
80%
Sun
Overcast
76°
64°
14 mph
19%
↘ 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
- Jake Creek1.6 mi
- Freshwater Lake3.2 mi
- Diversion Drainage Lake5.4 mi
- Emmanuel Lake6.2 mi
- Heller Lake6.4 mi
- Sullivan Lake6.0 mi
- Ipava Settling Basin8.0 mi
- Vermont New Lake6.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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 Otter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Otter Creek?+
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 Otter Creek?+
South Branch Otter Creek is a stream in Fulton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.