Fishing Report
Sam Dale Lake Fishing Report
Johnsonville, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 8, 2026 at 10:22 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
38.541044, -88.582183
Est. water temp
83.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Johnsonville (Wayne County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 11 PM (Excellent · 84/100)
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.
Species detail
How to catch them at Sam Dale 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
Sam Dale Lake · 38.5410, -88.5822
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Sam Dale Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Sam Dale Lake.
When's the best time to fish Sam Dale 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 Sam Dale Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Sam Dale Lake?
Sam Dale Lake is near Johnsonville, IL, at 38.5410, -88.5822.
Plan your trip to Sam Dale Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Sam Dale Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.