Fishing Report
Lake Tecumseh Fishing Report
Elizabethtown, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 27, 2026 at 10:24 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.483024, -88.325661
Est. water temp
73.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Elizabethtown (Hardin County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Excellent · 95/100)
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.
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Species detail
How to catch them at Lake Tecumseh
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 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 Fall depth: 6-18 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 Fall depth: 3-10 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 Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Lake Tecumseh · 37.4830, -88.3257
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Tecumseh?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Lake Tecumseh.
When's the best time to fish Lake Tecumseh?
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 Tecumseh to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Tecumseh?
Lake Tecumseh is near Elizabethtown, IL, at 37.4830, -88.3257.
Plan your trip to Lake Tecumseh
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