Fishing Report
Lake Sara Fishing Report
Shumway, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
39.136609, -88.636220
Est. water temp
78.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Shumway (Effingham County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Excellent · 82/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Lake Sara
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 Sara · 39.1366, -88.6362
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Sara?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Lake Sara.
When's the best time to fish Lake Sara?
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 Sara to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Sara?
Lake Sara is near Shumway, IL, at 39.1366, -88.6362.
Plan your trip to Lake Sara
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Sara, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.