Fishing Report
Lake Paradise Fishing Report
Gays, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
39.419115, -88.434183
Est. water temp
87.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Gays (Coles County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 11 AM (Good · 75/100)
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How to catch them at Lake Paradise
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 Paradise · 39.4191, -88.4342
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Paradise?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Lake Paradise.
When's the best time to fish Lake Paradise?
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 Paradise to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Paradise?
Lake Paradise is near Gays, IL, at 39.4191, -88.4342.
Plan your trip to Lake Paradise
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Paradise, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.