Fishing Report
Lake Mendota Fishing Report
Mendota, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 11, 2026 at 10:55 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
41.558191, -89.130586
Est. water temp
71.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Mendota (LaSalle County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Excellent · 86/100)
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How to catch them at Lake Mendota
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
Lake Mendota · 41.5582, -89.1306
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Mendota?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Lake Mendota.
When's the best time to fish Lake Mendota?
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 Lake Mendota to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Mendota?
Lake Mendota is near Mendota, IL, at 41.5582, -89.1306.
Plan your trip to Lake Mendota
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Mendota, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.