Fishing conditions for Kinkaid Lake (fishing)
05:43
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
8:35 PM
humidity
82%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
00:28AMmoon
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Kinkaid Lake (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Kinkaid Lake (fishing), 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 Monday (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak), and Today (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Kinkaid Lake (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 75°F (24°C) . Sunrise today: 05:43 AM, sunset: 08:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.2 mph (1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:28 AM and moonset at 2:22 PM.
About this spot
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Kinkaid Lake (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Kinkaid Lake (fishing), 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 Monday (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak), and Today (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Kinkaid Lake (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 75°F (24°C) . Sunrise today: 05:43 AM, sunset: 08:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.2 mph (1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:28 AM and moonset at 2:22 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Kinkaid Lake is a 2,750-acre reservoir in the Shawnee National Forest in Jackson County, southern Illinois, one of the most beautiful lakes in the state and a premier southern Illinois fishing destination. Its clear, rocky Ozark-influenced water, scenic forested shoreline, and excellent largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and channel catfish fishing make it a benchmark reservoir for the southern Illinois region. Spot Features: Kinkaid Lake is a 2,750-acre impoundment in Jackson County, southern Illinois, within the Shawnee National Forest, featuring clear Ozark-influenced water, rocky shoreline, and diverse structure. Largemouth bass are targeted with soft plastics, topwater lures, and crankbaits along the rocky banks and vegetated coves, crappie on jigs and minnows around brush piles, catfish with cut bait on the bottom. Multiple boat ramps provide access. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Kinkaid Lake, with peak activity in spring during the spawning season and in fall. Bluegill and black crappie peak in spring during the spawn. Channel catfish feed through the warmer months. The mild southern Illinois climate allows fishing from early spring through late fall.
