Fishing Report
Sangchris Lake Fishing Report
Tovey, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
39.592141, -89.480662
Est. water temp
83.4°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Tovey (Christian County, IL).
Today’s bite
Channel Catfish fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Excellent · 100/100)
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 Sangchris 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 →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
Sangchris Lake · 39.5921, -89.4807
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Sangchris Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Sangchris Lake.
When's the best time to fish Sangchris 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 Sangchris Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Sangchris Lake?
Sangchris Lake is near Tovey, IL, at 39.5921, -89.4807.
Plan your trip to Sangchris Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Sangchris Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.