Fishing Report
Cedar Lake Fishing Report
Makanda, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.637487, -89.282358
Est. water temp
86°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Makanda (Jackson County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 7 PM (Excellent · 85/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Cedar 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 Summer depth: 10-20 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 Summer depth: 10-20 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 Summer depth: 1-9 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 Summer depth: 8-20 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Cedar Lake · 37.6375, -89.2824
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Cedar Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Cedar Lake.
When's the best time to fish Cedar 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 Cedar Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is near Makanda, IL, at 37.6375, -89.2824.
Plan your trip to Cedar Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Cedar Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.