Winnebago County · stream · order 6 river · ~502 cfs typical
Sugar River
Sugar 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
Overcast
85°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
75°
62°
14 mph
63%
Sat
Rain
72°
64°
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
- Timothy Creek1.8 mi
- Otter Creek2.7 mi
- Tunnison Creek3.4 mi
- East Fork Raccoon Creek4.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Mill Pond5.4 mi
- Raccoon Creek4.9 mi
- South Branch Otter Creek5.6 mi
- North Branch Otter Creek5.6 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.
Sugar River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sugar 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 Sugar River?+
Sugar River is a stream in Winnebago County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.