Fishing conditions for Dawson Lake (IL)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning, afternoon and evening
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Now, July 26
3:13 PM
humidity
90%uv index
0lowcloud cover
85%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:55AMmoon
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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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Dawson Lake (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 04:45 AM, sunset: 07:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.3 mph (2.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.4 mph (4.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:55 PM and moonset at 12:47 AM.
About this spot
Fishing info
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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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Dawson Lake (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 04:45 AM, sunset: 07:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.3 mph (2.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.4 mph (4.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:55 PM and moonset at 12:47 AM.
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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.
