Jo Daviess County · stream · order 4 river · ~43 cfs typical
South Fork Apple River
South Fork Apple River is a stream in Jo Daviess 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
72°
65°
18 mph
92%
Sat
Rain
74°
64°
17 mph
65%
Sun
Overcast
75°
60°
14 mph
0%
↘ 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
- Clear Creek0.3 mi
- Wolf Creek2.3 mi
- Mud Run2.5 mi
- West Fork Apple River3.5 mi
- Coon Creek4.8 mi
- Apple Canyon Lake5.8 mi
- 1 Reservoir8.2 mi
- 0.37 Reservoir8.3 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.
South Fork Apple River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Apple 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 Fork Apple River?+
South Fork Apple River is a stream in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.