Fishing Report
McCullom Lake Fishing Report
McCullom Lake, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 11, 2026 at 6:26 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
42.360614, -88.290809
Est. water temp
75.3°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: McCullom Lake (McHenry County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 7 PM (Excellent · 93/100)
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How to catch them at McCullom Lake
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 →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
McCullom Lake · 42.3606, -88.2908
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FAQ
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What fish are in McCullom Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch in McCullom Lake.
When's the best time to fish McCullom Lake?
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 McCullom Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is McCullom Lake?
McCullom Lake is near McCullom Lake, IL, at 42.3606, -88.2908.
Plan your trip to McCullom Lake
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