Fishing Report
Rice Lake Fishing Report
Banner, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
40.478578, -89.929650
Est. water temp
62.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 11 PM (Good · 61/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
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Species detail
How to catch them at Rice 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 Fall depth: 0-10 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 Fall depth: 6-18 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 Fall depth: 3-10 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 Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Rice Lake · 40.4786, -89.9296
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Rice Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Rice Lake.
When's the best time to fish Rice 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 Rice Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Rice Lake?
Rice Lake is near Banner, IL, at 40.4786, -89.9296.
Plan your trip to Rice Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Rice Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.