Fishing conditions for Lake Michigan (IL)
05:37
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 26
5:06 AM
humidity
87%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
19kmmoon rise
17:57AMmoon
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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 high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (8 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Michigan (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C) . Sunrise today: 05:37 AM, sunset: 08:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6 mph (2.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.1 mph (4.05 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:57 PM and moonset at 1:36 AM.
About this spot
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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 high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (8 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Michigan (IL).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C) . Sunrise today: 05:37 AM, sunset: 08:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6 mph (2.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.1 mph (4.05 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:57 PM and moonset at 1:36 AM.
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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.
