Fishing Report
Devils Kitchen Lake Fishing Report
Makanda, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 9, 2026 at 5:48 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.631593, -89.098571
Est. water temp
90.9°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Makanda (Williamson County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 10 AM (Good · 74/100)
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How to catch them at Devils Kitchen Lake
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 →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 →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Devils Kitchen Lake · 37.6316, -89.0986
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FAQ
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What fish are in Devils Kitchen Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Devils Kitchen Lake.
When's the best time to fish Devils Kitchen Lake?
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Devils Kitchen Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Devils Kitchen Lake?
Devils Kitchen Lake is near Makanda, IL, at 37.6316, -89.0986.
Plan your trip to Devils Kitchen Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Devils Kitchen Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.