Fishing Report
Lake Vermilion Fishing Report
Danville, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
40.176358, -87.643722
Est. water temp
88.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Danville (Vermilion County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 7 PM (Good · 77/100)
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How to catch them at Lake Vermilion
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 Vermilion · 40.1764, -87.6437
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Vermilion?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Lake Vermilion.
When's the best time to fish Lake Vermilion?
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 Vermilion to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion is near Danville, IL, at 40.1764, -87.6437.
Plan your trip to Lake Vermilion
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Vermilion, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.