Wayne County · stream · order 4 river · ~10 cfs typical · seasonal
Willow Branch
Willow Branch is a stream in Wayne 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
84°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
13 mph
34%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
15 mph
56%
→ 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
- Bear Creek2.0 mi
- Camel Creek3.5 mi
- Charley Brown Park Lake4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Seminary Creek4.8 mi
- Trout Pond5.9 mi
- Raccoon Creek5.1 mi
- Elm Creek5.2 mi
- Sam Dale Lake5.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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.
Willow Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Willow Branch?+
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 Willow Branch?+
Willow Branch is a stream in Wayne County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.