Ohio River (US, IL) Fishing Forecast

37.0968° N, 88.4489° W

Fishing conditions for Ohio River (US, IL)

Today Tomorrow Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31
sunrise 05:53
sunset 20:07

Biting score

49%
OK biting conditions

Not the best day for fishing

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Now, July 26
2:28 PM

CloudyDay2
34° FEELS LIKE32°
wind
2.3 m/s GUSTS3.45 m/s
101.3 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
64%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
85%
visibility
24km
moon rise
17:41AM
moon
moonNew
  • Ohio River (US, IL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Ohio River (US, IL), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Ohio River (US, IL).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 93°F (34°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:07 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 5.1 mph (2.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.7 mph (3.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:41 PM and moonset at 1:59 AM.

About this spot

  • Ohio River (US, IL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Ohio River (US, IL), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Ohio River (US, IL).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 93°F (34°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:07 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 5.1 mph (2.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.7 mph (3.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:41 PM and moonset at 1:59 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    The Ohio River at the Illinois border is one of the most productive catfish rivers in the United States, where blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish reach trophy sizes in the deep, powerful currents. The river also supports largemouth bass and white bass alongside the dominant catfish fishery, making it an exceptional multi-species destination for Illinois and Kentucky anglers. Spot Features: The Ohio River at the Illinois border is a large, powerful river with deep channel pools, wing dams, and back eddies that concentrate all three catfish species. Blue catfish are targeted with cut shad or gizzard shad in the main channel and near wing dams, flathead catfish with live bluegill or sunfish near large woody debris and deep river bends, channel catfish with stinkbait and cut bait throughout the slower sections. A boat is needed to access the most productive channel areas. Seasonality: Blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish are active in the Ohio River year-round, feeding most intensively through the warmer months from spring into fall. The best catfish action is from late spring through early fall, with trophy-sized blue catfish possible throughout the year. Largemouth bass and white bass provide year-round fishing with spring and fall peaks.
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