Fishing Report
Muskrat Pond Fishing Report
Bartlett, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
41.946117, -88.188132
Est. water temp
79.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Bartlett (DuPage County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 10 AM (Excellent · 93/100)
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How to catch them at Muskrat Pond
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
Muskrat Pond · 41.9461, -88.1881
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FAQ
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What fish are in Muskrat Pond?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Muskrat Pond.
When's the best time to fish Muskrat Pond?
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 Muskrat Pond to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Muskrat Pond?
Muskrat Pond is near Bartlett, IL, at 41.9461, -88.1881.
Plan your trip to Muskrat Pond
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Muskrat Pond, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.