Lawrence County · stream · order 4 river · ~30 cfs typical
The Slough
The Slough is a stream in Lawrence 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
86°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
67°
12 mph
30%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
67°
17 mph
58%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Paul Creek1.7 mi
- Red Hills Lake3.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Eagle Branch3.0 mi
- Bugaboo Creek3.0 mi
- Mad Creek3.8 mi
- Muddy Creek3.3 mi
- Shirley Creek4.1 mi
- Crabapple Creek4.6 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.
The Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish The Slough?+
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 The Slough?+
The Slough is a stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.