Madison County · stream · order 6 river · ~40 cfs typical
West Fork Wood River
West Fork Wood River is a stream in Madison 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
Showers
85°
68°
13 mph
65%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
15 mph
79%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
65°
15 mph
53%
↘ 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
- East Fork Wood River0.0 mi
- Old Channel Wood River1.8 mi
- Black Creek2.1 mi
- Wood River2.2 mi
- Paridise Lake2.3 mi
- Rock Creek2.3 mi
- Rocky Branch2.3 mi
- Shields Branch2.6 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.
West Fork Wood River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Fork Wood 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 Wood River?+
West Fork Wood River is a stream in Madison County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.