Fishing Report
Lake Taylorville Fishing Report
Owaneco, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
39.476820, -89.264709
Est. water temp
78.1°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Owaneco (Christian County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 12 PM (Excellent · 97/100)
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How to catch them at Lake Taylorville
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 Taylorville · 39.4768, -89.2647
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Taylorville?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Lake Taylorville.
When's the best time to fish Lake Taylorville?
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 Taylorville to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Taylorville?
Lake Taylorville is near Owaneco, IL, at 39.4768, -89.2647.
Plan your trip to Lake Taylorville
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Taylorville, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.