Ogle County · stream · order 4 river · ~12 cfs typical
West Branch Pine Creek
West Branch Pine Creek is a stream in Ogle 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
73°
65°
21 mph
81%
Sat
Rain
71°
64°
19 mph
64%
Sun
Overcast
74°
60°
14 mph
2%
↘ 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
- Olsens Lake4.7 mi
- Otter Creek7.9 mi
- Mud Creek7.8 mi
- Pine Creek8.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Sevenmile Branch9.5 mi
- Mud Creek7.4 mi
- Coffman Lake10.0 mi
- Coon Creek7.9 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.
West Branch Pine Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Pine 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 West Branch Pine Creek?+
West Branch Pine Creek is a stream in Ogle County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.