Burnham harbor Fishing Forecast

41.8569° N, 87.6105° W

Fishing conditions for Burnham harbor

Today Tomorrow Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 21
sunrise 05:58
sunset 19:51

Biting score

72%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is afternoon

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  • 05:00
  • 08:00
  • 11:00
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  • 17:00
  • 20:00
  • 23:00
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  • Rain2
  • Rain1
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  • 27%
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  • 32%
  • 45%
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  • 72%
  • 32%
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  • Poor biting conditions
  • Poor biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
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  • Good biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions

Now, August 16
2:54 AM

CloudyNight1
23° FEELS LIKE22°
wind
2.5 m/s GUSTS3.75 m/s
101.4 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
94%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
09:19AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Burnham harbor Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Burnham harbor, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 PM peak), Friday (5 PM peak) and Wednesday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Burnham harbor.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 05:58 AM, sunset: 07:51 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 5.6 mph (2.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.4 mph (3.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:19 AM and moonset at 8:49 PM.

About this spot

  • Burnham harbor Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Burnham harbor, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 PM peak), Friday (5 PM peak) and Wednesday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Burnham harbor.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 05:58 AM, sunset: 07:51 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 5.6 mph (2.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.4 mph (3.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:19 AM and moonset at 8:49 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 2

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Burnham Harbor in Chicago, Illinois, adjacent to Grant Park and Soldier Field, provides exceptional urban Lake Michigan fishing access for coho and Chinook salmon, lake trout, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass from the heart of downtown Chicago. Spot Features: Burnham Harbor in Chicago's Cook County, Illinois, adjacent to Grant Park and Soldier Field, is an urban harbor on Lake Michigan with the Monroe Street Harbor and DuSable Harbor providing access to the excellent coho and Chinook salmon, lake trout, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass fishing of Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago. Seasonality: Coho salmon and Chinook salmon are the primary targets at Burnham Harbor in Cook County, Illinois, on Lake Michigan, from spring through fall, with Chinook most abundant in late summer and fall (August-October) and coho in fall. Lake trout are year-round deep-water fish. Yellow perch are summer and fall bottom species. Smallmouth bass are spring and summer fish.
  • G
    Guest 23 July 2020
    The location in downtown Chicago is stunning.
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