Fishing Report
Willow Lake Fishing Report
Sleepy Hollow, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
42.062007, -88.280794
Est. water temp
69.1°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Sleepy Hollow (Kane County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Good · 73/100)
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How to catch them at Willow 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 →
Location
Willow Lake · 42.0620, -88.2808
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Willow Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Willow Lake.
When's the best time to fish Willow 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 Willow Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Willow Lake?
Willow Lake is near Sleepy Hollow, IL, at 42.0620, -88.2808.
Plan your trip to Willow Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Willow Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.