How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Belleville, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Belleville, Illinois centers around the rich network of lakes, reservoirs, and nearby Mississippi River backwaters that anchor the St. Louis metro fishery. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish in community lakes like Belleville Lake and nearby waters, while serious river anglers run west to the Mississippi for trophy blue cats and striped bass. Whether you’re bank fishing local parks or launching a boat on larger reservoirs, Belleville offers consistent, multi-species action close to town. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,765 kmProximity:98.4 %
Moon Phases for Belleville
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major Time:12:03 am - 02:03 am
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major Time:12:40 pm - 02:40 pm
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minor Time:08:39 pm - 10:39 pm
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Belleville
Belleville, Illinois fishing revolves around small to mid-sized lakes scattered through town and the powerful Mississippi River just a short drive west. Local anglers split time between bank-friendly community lakes for bass, crappie, and panfish, and the big-river scene where catfish, sauger, and white bass draw serious attention. The diversity of nearby water means you can find a bite nearly any day of the year if you match your tactics to conditions.
Spring is prime across the Belleville area. As water temps climb into the 50s, largemouth bass slide shallow in city lakes, holding on riprap banks, laydowns, and the first emergent weeds. Target them with suspending jerkbaits, squarebill crankbaits, and compact jigs pitched tight to cover. Crappie stack on brush piles, docks, and any man-made fish attractors; 1/16–1/32 oz tube jigs or marabou under a fixed float excel when fished just above the brush. On the Mississippi, pre-spawn sauger and walleye relate to current breaks below wing dikes and along channel edges—vertical jigging river jigs with plastics tight to the bottom is the go-to pattern.
Summer fishing in Belleville shifts deeper and earlier or later in the day. On community lakes, bass push to offshore points, submerged humps, and the deeper ends of riprap dams. Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and slow-rolled swimbaits get bites when the sun is high. Bluegill and redear stay steady producers; find them along weedlines and around fishing piers with small pieces of worm or waxworms on size 8–10 hooks and a small split shot. Night fishing shines for channel catfish in both local lakes and the Mississippi backwaters; cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits fished on slip rigs around edges of channels and drop-offs will produce consistently.
Fall is one of the most reliable seasons around Belleville. Cooling water pushes shad shallow, and bass follow. Cover wind-blown banks and shallow points with medium-running crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and lipless cranks to find roaming fish. Crappie pull back to mid-depth brush and bridge pilings; a vertical presentation with small plastics or minnows pays off when you hover directly over structure. On the river, white bass and hybrid stripers chase bait in current seams; cast small blade baits, spoons, or 2–3 inch swimbaits into surface activity or along wing dikes where you mark baitfish.
Winter fishing demands patience but can be rewarding. In smaller Belleville lakes, crappie and bluegill school tightly over the basin or around the deepest structure. Light line, tiny jigs, and a slow, subtle lift-drop cadence are critical; focus on the lower half of the water column where fish suspend. On milder days, the Mississippi gives up big blue and flathead catfish from deep wintering holes near confluences and bends. Heavy slip rigs or three-way rigs with fresh cut bait, stout rods, and enough weight to hold bottom are standard, and bites can be surprisingly light, so maintain tension and watch your rod tips closely.
Across all seasons, success around Belleville hinges on reading current, structure, and water clarity. In stained water, use darker, bulkier lures and rely on vibration; in clear conditions, downsize baits and use more natural colors. Focus your efforts on obvious structure—riprap, docks, brush, and weed edges in lakes, plus wing dikes, eddies, and seams on the river. By rotating between nearby lakes and the Mississippi according to season and weather, anglers based in Belleville can stay on active fish year-round.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Belleville area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
YMCA Camp Lake Dam - 5.52965055606km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Millstadt Sportsmans Club Lake Dam - 8.75052549662km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Belleville. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Lake Stolberg Dam - 2.46308008498km , Yoch Lake Dam - 2.81154945916km , Lake Christine Dam - 3.34785373505km , Scotts Pond - 3.94428643477km , YMCA Camp Lake Dam - 5.52965055606km , Lawrence Lake - 6.16005299277km , Heitmans Pond Dam - 6.24420165866km , Jubaka Lake - 6.4448700288km , Roachtown Lake Dam - 8.3880289603km , Negro Hollow Creek - 8.50063584525km , Millstadt Sportsmans Club Lake Dam - 8.75052549662km , Turkey Hill Dam - 8.86051862992km , Beil Lake Number 1 East Dam - 9.06877176373km , Beil Lake Number 1 North Dam Number 2 - 9.17137311433km , Weslake Dam - 9.18289024802km , Illinois No Name Number 362 Dam - 9.33683294282km , Beil Lake Number 2 Dam - 9.43688380536km , Draabs Lake - 10.9247439314km , Grand Marais Lake - 11.03537838314km , Powdermill Creek - 11.25089868196km , Fairwood Lake Dam - 11.74134244504km , Bauers Lake Dam - 12.41215251697km , River King Mine Lake Dam - 12.41556035821km , Scott Lake - 12.89420498253km , Scott Air Force Base Pond Dam - 13.07974187408km , Crooked Lake - 13.12635768943km , Freedom Farm Lake Dam - 13.1945244836km , Whispering Willow Lake - 13.48797855385km , Hickman Creek - 13.76436446073km , Sparrow Creek - 13.85512150161km , Hazel Creek - 13.87039285021km , Little Canteen Creek - 14.23584008867km , Kinney Branch - 14.28469582858km , Loop Creek - 14.53673806637km , Rock Spring Branch - 14.60652468192km , Mascoutah Lake - 14.61690318575km , McGraw Lake Dam - 15.03687124973km , Goose Lake - 15.09331104836km , New West Fork Club Lake Dam - 15.11703268755km , Jacks Run - 15.28230603466km
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