Fishing Report
Big Forked Lake Fishing Report
Bartelso, IL
Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
38.478430, -89.475799
Est. water temp
70°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
No species on record yet for this lake.
Location
Big Forked Lake · 38.4784, -89.4758
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Big Forked Lake?
No fish species have been recorded for Big Forked Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Big Forked Lake?
No species are modeled for Big Forked Lake yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 25% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for Big Forked Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Big Forked Lake?
Big Forked Lake is near Bartelso, IL, at 38.4784, -89.4758.
Plan your trip to Big Forked Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Big Forked Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.