Fishing Report
Milliken Lake Fishing Report
Wilmington, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
41.336388, -88.181032
Est. water temp
79.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Wilmington (Will County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 12 PM (Excellent · 93/100)
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How to catch them at Milliken 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 →
Location
Milliken Lake · 41.3364, -88.1810
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Milliken Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Milliken Lake.
When's the best time to fish Milliken 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 Milliken Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Milliken Lake?
Milliken Lake is near Wilmington, IL, at 41.3364, -88.1810.
Plan your trip to Milliken Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Milliken Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.