River🇺🇸 United StatesOutdated · 10 months ago

Illinois River Fishing Report

5 reports from the last few weeks

40.551°, -89.746°

USGS station · 2.6 km away

Data-Driven Analysis

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We analyze over a dozen real-time environmental signals to produce a tailored report for illinois river on any given day.

Signals we analyze

Barometric pressure & 24h trend

Water temperature (sensor data)

Water level & flow rate

Wind speed, direction & gusts

Air temperature & humidity

Cloud cover & precipitation

Moon phase & illumination

Sunrise / sunset times

Tidal cycles (coastal spots)

Historical weather patterns

Seasonal species activity

Local regulations context

Data sources include USGS, NOAA, Open-Meteo, BOM, UK Environment Agency

Community Reports(5)

May 26, 202510 months ago

for Brian

59°F

Overcast

15 mph

69%

☀ 05:32 AM – 08:20 PM

another overcast day but we managed to get some action! bass were hitting on spinnerbaits. got a nice 5lb one which made the trip worthwhile. the wind was crazy tho, but fun!

May 22, 202510 months ago

for Tommy

59°F

Overcast

13 mph

62%

☀ 05:35 AM – 08:16 PM

went back to the Illinois River this morning, overcast but at least no rain! caught a bunch of crappies, around 10 total, all about 1-2lbs each, used minnows on a bobber. good day to be on the water, feeling grateful!

May 21, 202510 months ago

for Emily

54°F

Patchy rain possible

14 mph

67%

☀ 05:35 AM – 08:15 PM

so glad I fished this past Friday, even tho the weather was really patchy. landed a nice 6lb channel cat, caught him on a bobber with nightcrawlers. it was chilly and windy but hey, a good catch makes up for it all!

May 21, 202510 months ago

for Jenny

54°F

Patchy rain possible

14 mph

67%

☀ 05:35 AM – 08:15 PM

today was a bit wet again but we got some bites! caught a few crappies around the 1lb mark using minnows. missed a few bigger ones, they were definitely teasing us lol.

May 19, 202510 months ago

for Ben

63°F

Moderate or heavy rain shower

21 mph

95%

☀ 05:37 AM – 08:14 PM

man, what a heavy rain day yesterday haha! despite the downpour, I went out to the river. hooked a few catfish, but it was tough with that wind. used shrimp for bait, they were biting just not as much as i hoped. still a fun day fishing.