Fishing conditions for CYC MACKINAC: Starting Line
06:49
18:28
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 4
3:59 AM
humidity
67%uv index
0lowcloud cover
11%visibility
24kmmoon rise
22:32AMmoon
new moon
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CYC MACKINAC: Starting Line Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in CYC MACKINAC: Starting Line, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (2 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak) and Tomorrow (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in CYC MACKINAC: Starting Line.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C). Sunrise today: 06:49 AM, sunset: 06:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:32 PM and moonset at 2:47 PM.
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CYC MACKINAC: Starting Line Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in CYC MACKINAC: Starting Line, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (2 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak) and Tomorrow (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in CYC MACKINAC: Starting Line.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C). Sunrise today: 06:49 AM, sunset: 06:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:32 PM and moonset at 2:47 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026CYC Mackinac Starting Line in Lake Michigan off Chicago provides access to the same Lake Michigan salmon fishery as the Chicago harbor entries. (Related to Spot 552438 Burnham Harbor.) Spot Features: CYC Mackinac Starting Line refers to the Chicago Yacht Club's Mackinac Race starting area in Lake Michigan off Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, where Chinook and coho salmon, steelhead, lake trout, and brown trout can be caught from this famous Chicago-area Lake Michigan starting line. (Alternate for 552438 Burnham Harbor area.) Seasonality: Chinook salmon and coho salmon are the primary targets at the CYC Mackinac Starting Line area in Cook County, Illinois, on Lake Michigan (duplicate/alternate for the Chicago area Lake Michigan fishery - see also 552438 Burnham Harbor), from spring through fall, with Chinook most abundant in late summer and fall.
