Jo Daviess County · stream · order 3 river · ~12 cfs typical
West Fork Apple River
West 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
73°
65°
21 mph
86%
Sat
Rain
75°
63°
18 mph
64%
Sun
Overcast
74°
60°
13 mph
3%
↘ 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
- South Fork Apple River3.5 mi
- Clear Creek3.8 mi
- Apple Canyon Lake4.3 mi
- Coon Creek5.2 mi
- 1 Reservoir6.0 mi
- 0.37 Reservoir6.1 mi
- Wolf Creek5.8 mi
- Mud Run6.1 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 Fork Apple River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West 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 West Fork Apple River?+
West Fork Apple River is a stream in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.