Fishing Report
Timber Lake Fishing Report
Tower Lakes, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
42.240244, -88.125591
Est. water temp
81.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Tower Lakes (Lake County, IL).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Excellent · 86/100)
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How to catch them at Timber 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 →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
Timber Lake · 42.2402, -88.1256
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Timber Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass in Timber Lake.
When's the best time to fish Timber 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 Timber Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Timber Lake?
Timber Lake is near Tower Lakes, IL, at 42.2402, -88.1256.
Plan your trip to Timber Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Timber Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.