Fishing conditions for Sylvan Slough
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 25
3:35 PM
humidity
69%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:12AMmoon
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Sylvan Slough Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sylvan Slough, 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), Today (11 PM peak), and Thursday (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sylvan Slough.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 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 5:12 PM and moonset at 1:09 AM.
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Sylvan Slough Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sylvan Slough, 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), Today (11 PM peak), and Thursday (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sylvan Slough.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 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 5:12 PM and moonset at 1:09 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Sylvan Slough is a slough and backwater area of the Mississippi River in Rock Island County, Illinois, classified as Estuary due to its tidal connection to the great river, supporting bluegill, largemouth bass, catfish, and white bass in the productive Mississippi floodplain environment. Spot Features: Sylvan Slough is a tidal slough or backwater area of the Mississippi River in Rock Island County, Illinois, with the vegetated margins, slow current, and productive warmwater habitat typical of Mississippi River backwaters. Bluegill and bass are targeted along the vegetated margins, catfish with cut bait on the bottom, white bass with small spinners during the spring run. Seasonality: Bluegill and largemouth bass are the primary sport fish in Sylvan Slough year-round in the mild Illinois climate, with bass peaking in spring during spawning and bluegill active in late spring and summer. Catfish feed through the warmer months. White bass make a spring spawning run when conditions are right.