Fishing Report
Red Hills Lake Fishing Report
Sumner, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
38.727063, -87.833160
Est. water temp
83°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Sumner (Lawrence County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 2 AM (Good · 79/100)
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How to catch them at Red Hills 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
Red Hills Lake · 38.7271, -87.8332
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Red Hills Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Red Hills Lake.
When's the best time to fish Red Hills 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 Red Hills Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Red Hills Lake?
Red Hills Lake is near Sumner, IL, at 38.7271, -87.8332.
Plan your trip to Red Hills Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Red Hills Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.