Fishing conditions for Lake Michigan (IL)
07:22
17:44
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, November 2
12:40 PM
humidity
79%uv index
0lowcloud cover
92%visibility
24kmmoon rise
22:52AMmoon
new moon
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Lake Michigan (IL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Michigan (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 Saturday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 PM peak) and Wednesday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Michigan (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:22 AM, sunset: 05:44 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 13.2 mph (5.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 19.8 mph (8.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:52 PM and moonset at 2:06 PM.
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Lake Michigan (IL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Michigan (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 Saturday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 PM peak) and Wednesday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Michigan (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:22 AM, sunset: 05:44 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 13.2 mph (5.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 19.8 mph (8.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:52 PM and moonset at 2:06 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Michigan in Cook County, Illinois provides urban Chicago salmon and trout fishing. (Alternate/duplicate, see also Spot 552438 Burnham Harbor and other Chicago area entries.) Spot Features: Lake Michigan in Cook County/Chicago, Illinois (another duplicate/alternate entry for the Chicago/Cook County Lake Michigan fishery - see also 552438 and related entries). Chinook and coho salmon, brown trout, lake trout, and yellow perch. Seasonality: Chinook salmon and coho salmon are the primary targets in Lake Michigan in Cook County, Illinois (duplicate/alternate for the Chicago/Illinois Lake Michigan fishery - see also 552438 Burnham Harbor and other Chicago area entries), from spring through fall. Brown trout, lake trout, and yellow perch are also targeted. The Chicago lakefront provides excellent urban salmon fishing.
