Fishing Report
Lake Carlton Fishing Report
Morrison, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 11, 2026 at 9:33 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
41.845055, -89.965593
Est. water temp
75.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Morrison (Whiteside County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 9 PM (Good · 74/100)
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How to catch them at Lake Carlton
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 →Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Muskellunge fishing report →
Location
Lake Carlton · 41.8451, -89.9656
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Carlton?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Muskellunge in Lake Carlton.
When's the best time to fish Lake Carlton?
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 Lake Carlton to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Carlton?
Lake Carlton is near Morrison, IL, at 41.8451, -89.9656.
Plan your trip to Lake Carlton
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Carlton, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.