Fishing Report
Hastings Lake Fishing Report
Lindenhurst, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 11, 2026 at 7:47 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
42.426414, -88.038726
Est. water temp
75.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Lindenhurst (Lake County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 7 AM (Excellent · 93/100)
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How to catch them at Hastings 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 →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 →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →
Location
Hastings Lake · 42.4264, -88.0387
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What fish are in Hastings Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Hastings Lake.
When's the best time to fish Hastings 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 Hastings Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Hastings Lake?
Hastings Lake is near Lindenhurst, IL, at 42.4264, -88.0387.
Plan your trip to Hastings Lake
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