Fishing Report
Sand Pond Fishing Report
Winthrop Harbor, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
42.462400, -87.807607
Est. water temp
85.4°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Winthrop Harbor (Lake County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 6 AM (Excellent · 88/100)
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How to catch them at Sand Pond
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
Sand Pond · 42.4624, -87.8076
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Sand Pond?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Sand Pond.
When's the best time to fish Sand Pond?
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Sand Pond to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Sand Pond?
Sand Pond is near Winthrop Harbor, IL, at 42.4624, -87.8076.
Plan your trip to Sand Pond
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Sand Pond, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.