Illinois River
Illinois River is a stretch of moving water in Oklahoma. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (11 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Striped Bass.
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Illinois River is a principal tributary of the Mississippi River at approximately 273 miles (439 km) in length. Located in the U.S. state of Illinois, the river has a drainage basin of 28,756.6 square miles (74,479 km2). The Illinois River begins with the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers in the Chicago metropolitan area, and it generally flows to the southwest across Illinois, until it empties into the Mississippi near Grafton, Illinois. Its drainage basin extends into southeastern Wisconsin, northwestern Indiana, and a very small area of southwestern Michigan in addition to central Illinois. Along its banks are several river ports, including the largest, Peoria, Illinois. Historic and recreation areas on the river include Starved Rock, and the internationally important wetlands of the Emiquon Complex and Dixon Waterfowl Refuge.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Illinois River?
Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, Bluegill and White Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Illinois River?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Illinois River?
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Illinois River right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 30%.