Fishing Report
Turner Lake Fishing Report
Fox Lake, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
42.449202, -88.191052
Est. water temp
67.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Excellent · 82/100)
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Species detail
How to catch them at Turner 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 Fall depth: 0-10 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 Fall depth: 6-18 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 Fall depth: 3-10 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 Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-18 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →
Location
Turner Lake · 42.4492, -88.1911
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What fish are in Turner Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Turner Lake.
When's the best time to fish Turner 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 Turner Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Turner Lake?
Turner Lake is near Fox Lake, IL, at 42.4492, -88.1911.
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