Fishing conditions for Kinkaid Lake (fishing)
05:57
20:11
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 28
6:54 PM
humidity
77%uv index
0lowcloud cover
8%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:59AMmoon
new moon
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Kinkaid Lake (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Kinkaid Lake (fishing), 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 Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Kinkaid Lake (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C). Sunrise today: 05:57 AM, sunset: 08:11 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is 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 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 3:45 AM.
About this spot
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Kinkaid Lake (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Kinkaid Lake (fishing), 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 Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Kinkaid Lake (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C). Sunrise today: 05:57 AM, sunset: 08:11 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is 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 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 3:45 AM.
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About this spot
Reviews 2
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GGuest 25 July 2026I've spent a lifetime on Kinkaid Lake, and no matter how many places I fish, this lake will always feel like home. Kinkaid isn't just a body of water—it's part of who I am. It's early mornings with the fog hanging over the coves, the echo of loons across the bluffs, bald eagles soaring overhead, and that feeling you get when the first cast of the day hits the water. Some days she rewards you with the fish of a lifetime. Other days she humbles you. That's what makes her special. I've watched the seasons change on this lake more times than I can count. Spring brings new life, summer fills the water with families making memories, fall paints the hills with colors that hardly seem real, and winter reminds you just how peaceful the outdoors can be. Sure, Kinkaid is known for its incredible muskies, bass, crappie, catfish, and walleye, but the fish are only part of the story. This lake has a way of slowing you down and reminding you what really matters. It has given me adventures I'll never forget, friendships that will last forever, and quiet moments that meant more than words ever could. People ask me why I keep coming back. The answer is simple—because every trip feels like coming home. If you've never experienced Kinkaid Lake, put it on your list. Come for the fishing, stay for the scenery, and leave with memories you'll carry for the rest of your life. Southern Illinois is lucky to have a place this beautiful, and I'm grateful to call it my home water.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Kinkaid Lake is a 2,750-acre reservoir in the Shawnee National Forest in Jackson County, southern Illinois, one of the most beautiful lakes in the state and a premier southern Illinois fishing destination. Its clear, rocky Ozark-influenced water, scenic forested shoreline, and excellent largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and channel catfish fishing make it a benchmark reservoir for the southern Illinois region. Spot Features: Kinkaid Lake is a 2,750-acre impoundment in Jackson County, southern Illinois, within the Shawnee National Forest, featuring clear Ozark-influenced water, rocky shoreline, and diverse structure. Largemouth bass are targeted with soft plastics, topwater lures, and crankbaits along the rocky banks and vegetated coves, crappie on jigs and minnows around brush piles, catfish with cut bait on the bottom. Multiple boat ramps provide access. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Kinkaid Lake, with peak activity in spring during the spawning season and in fall. Bluegill and black crappie peak in spring during the spawn. Channel catfish feed through the warmer months. The mild southern Illinois climate allows fishing from early spring through late fall.
