Fishing conditions for Dawson Lake (IL)
06:13
17:04
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 23
3:22 PM
humidity
35%uv index
0lowcloud cover
7%visibility
24kmmoon rise
15:13AMmoon
new moon
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Dawson Lake (IL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Dawson Lake (IL), 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 (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak) and Monday (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Dawson Lake (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 06:13 AM, sunset: 05:04 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:13 PM and moonset at 2:13 AM.
About this spot
Fishing info
Top species in this area
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Experience
TrueTrueTrueTrueTrue['walleye', 'largemouth bass']TrueTrue
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Tips
['piers', 'docks', 'bank fishing']Trueno wake['spinnerbaits', 'topwater']True
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Fishing seasons
from winter through summertowards the end of the yearmoderate winds (4-9 m/s)warm, aiding fish activitymoderatecold, limiting fish activity and comforthigh, potential for wet conditions
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Dawson Lake (IL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Dawson Lake (IL), 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 (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak) and Monday (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Dawson Lake (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 06:13 AM, sunset: 05:04 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:13 PM and moonset at 2:13 AM.
Fishing regulations for Dawson Lake (IL)
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Dawson Lake (IL) is a freshwater lake in Illinois popular for warmwater fishing, with weed edges, drop-offs and submerged structure spread across the water. It fishes well from bank or boat. Spot Features: Target shoreline structure, docks and points from the bank, fan-cast lures and soak bait along the weed edges and deeper margins.
