Fishing Report
Baldwin Lake Fishing Report
Baldwin, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 27, 2026 at 2:34 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
38.216874, -89.866074
Est. water temp
68.3°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Baldwin (Randolph County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 1 PM (Excellent · 88/100)
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Species detail
How to catch them at Baldwin Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Channel Catfish fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Smallmouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 20-40 ft
Smallmouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Baldwin Lake · 38.2169, -89.8661
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Baldwin Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass in Baldwin Lake.
When's the best time to fish Baldwin Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Baldwin Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Baldwin Lake?
Baldwin Lake is near Baldwin, IL, at 38.2169, -89.8661.
Plan your trip to Baldwin Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Baldwin Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.