Fishing Report
Schuy-Rush Lake Fishing Report
Rushville, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
40.074423, -90.548637
Est. water temp
88.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Rushville (Schuyler County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 9 AM (Excellent · 80/100)
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How to catch them at Schuy-Rush Lake
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 →Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Muskellunge fishing report →
Location
Schuy-Rush Lake · 40.0744, -90.5486
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Schuy-Rush Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Muskellunge in Schuy-Rush Lake.
When's the best time to fish Schuy-Rush Lake?
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 Schuy-Rush Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Schuy-Rush Lake?
Schuy-Rush Lake is near Rushville, IL, at 40.0744, -90.5486.
Plan your trip to Schuy-Rush Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Schuy-Rush Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.