Fishing conditions for Fountain of the Great Lakes
05:23
20:28
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
8:27 PM
humidity
64%uv index
0lowcloud cover
19%visibility
24kmmoon rise
00:15AMmoon
New
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Fountain of the Great Lakes Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Fountain of the Great Lakes, 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 Today (8 AM peak), Monday (11 PM peak), and Saturday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Fountain of the Great Lakes.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 05:23 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
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 12:15 AM and moonset at 2:22 PM.
About this spot
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Fountain of the Great Lakes Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Fountain of the Great Lakes, 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 Today (8 AM peak), Monday (11 PM peak), and Saturday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Fountain of the Great Lakes.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 05:23 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
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 12:15 AM and moonset at 2:22 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Fountain of the Great Lakes in Chicago provides Lake Michigan fishing access. (Alternate/duplicate, see also Spot 552438 Burnham Harbor and other Chicago entries.) Spot Features: Fountain of the Great Lakes in Chicago's Grant Park/Museum Campus area, Cook County, Illinois (alternate/duplicate for the Chicago lakefront Lake Michigan fishery - see also 552438 Burnham Harbor). Chinook and coho salmon, brown trout, lake trout, and yellow perch. Seasonality: Chinook salmon and coho salmon are the primary targets at Fountain of the Great Lakes area in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (related to the Chicago/Cook County 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 accessible.
