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Edwardsville, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Edwardsville, United States ? Today is a average 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.

Edwardsville, Illinois offers diverse freshwater fishing across small lakes, ponds, and nearby rivers that attract bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish anglers. From community lakes like Leclaire and Madison County’s park system to quick access to the Mississippi and Kaskaskia rivers, fishermen around Edwardsville can target a wide range of species with both bank and small-boat tactics. The area’s mix of clear, weedy lakes and big river backwaters makes Edwardsville a productive destination for year-round Midwest fishing. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:54 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    34%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 34% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,324 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Edwardsville
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:03 am - 02:03 am
  • major Time:
    07:09 am - 09:09 am
  • minor Time:
    02:56 pm - 04:56 pm
  • major Time:
    07:29 pm - 09:29 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 34% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -18 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 5 Sep 02:50 • 38.811, -89.953
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois sits in a sweet spot for freshwater anglers, with productive city lakes, county reservoirs, and quick runs to the Mississippi, Illinois, and Kaskaskia river systems. Local favorites like Leclaire Lake, Glen Carbon’s community lakes, and various Madison County park lakes hold dependable populations of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and common carp, while short drives west or south put you on big-river walleye, sauger, and blue catfish. Most waters are well suited to bank fishing, kayaks, and small jon boats, making the area extremely accessible.

Seasonal patterns around Edwardsville follow a classic Midwest rhythm. In early spring, focus on north-facing coves and shallow bays on small lakes and ponds where water warms first; slow-rolled spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and compact jigs produce largemouth bass, while crappie stack on brush and riprap near depth changes. By late spring and early summer, bluegill and redear sunfish bed on sandy or gravel flats in 2–6 feet of water—tiny jigs tipped with waxworms or pieces of nightcrawler under a fixed float are reliable. Summer pushes bass to weed edges, submerged wood, and any shade; dawn and dusk topwater bites with walking baits and poppers can be excellent on calm days.

As fall temperatures drop, Edwardsville-area bass and crappie slide back shallow, following shad schools along creek arms and windblown banks. Cover water with small shad-pattern crankbaits, swimbaits, and 1/8–1/4 oz marabou or tube jigs until you locate bait. Catfish action remains strong from late spring through fall on most local lakes and in the Mississippi River; focus on current seams, outside bends, and the downstream sides of bridge pilings or riprap with cut shad, live bluegill (where allowed), or prepared baits.

Key habitat types near Edwardsville include riprapped shorelines, shallow weedbeds, laydowns, and man-made fish attractors. On community lakes, pay attention to aerators, docks, and culverts that funnel bait and add oxygen. In nearby rivers, target wing dikes, rock piles, and backwater eddies for sauger, walleye, and white bass—vertical jigging with minnows or plastics in 15–30 feet is a consistent big-river pattern, especially in cooler months.

Effective techniques and tackle are straightforward but benefit from small adjustments. For bass in clear community lakes, downsize to 6–8 lb fluorocarbon and finesse presentations like wacky-rigged stickbaits, Ned rigs, and small jigs. In stained or windy conditions, bump up line size and lean on chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and squarebill crankbaits. For crappie, a 1/16 oz jig under a slip float lets you probe brushpiles and flooded timber at precise depths; experiment by raising or lowering the float until you connect consistently.

Catfish anglers around Edwardsville do well with simple bottom rigs. A sliding sinker above a swivel, 12–18 inch leader, and 3/0–6/0 circle hook covers most situations on both lakes and rivers. In lakes, start on windblown banks in 4–10 feet; on rivers, concentrate on edges of deep holes and current breaks. For kids and casual anglers, any small float rig with a piece of worm will produce steady bluegill action almost year-round whenever water is open and surface temps are above the mid-40s, making Edwardsville an easy, productive destination for both beginners and experienced fishermen.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Edwardsville area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Edwardsville. 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.

Dunlap Lake Dam - 1.37970175363km , Little Mooney Creek - 2.05541216887km , Mooney Creek - 2.31762498427km , Burroughs Branch - 2.37502210785km , Tower Lake Dam - 4.45378428183km , Lakewood Subdivision Number 2 Lake West Dam - 4.82472378857km , Dales Twin Lakes-South Lake Dam - 6.89739461419km , Willaredt Lake Dam - 7.68169127601km , Lake Hillcrest Dam - 7.82661282853km , Paddock Creek - 8.95608785526km , Grigsby Lake Dam - 9.00469600997km , Smith Lake (historical) - 9.40244352002km , Marysville Fishing Club Lake Dam - 9.4097273665km , Lake Meadow Dam - 9.76510066079km , Judys Branch - 10.69960103855km , Joulters Creek - 10.7563421458km , Burdick Branch - 10.80401194108km , Holiday Shores Lake Dam - 11.08011077645km , Gvillo Pond Dam - 11.33811565249km , Sherry Creek - 11.73422993232km , Twin Lakes Dam - 11.98277817132km , McDonough Lake - 12.93791240975km , Lake Heights Dam - 13.40367775008km , Wendell Branch - 13.87674093472km , Cahokia Diversion Channel - 13.98406508193km , Dentons Branch - 14.20821516999km , Missouri River - 14.47542536656km , Dobrey Slough - 14.79758675638km , White Rock Creek - 14.84325849908km , Edelhardt Lake - 14.87226255978km , Yates Lake Dam - 14.96683678719km , Duck Island - 15.01550518294km , Cahokia Creek - 15.07864506543km , Schoolhouse Branch - 15.22407628575km , Old Channel Wood River - 15.4734978952km , Keeven Lake Dam - 15.48406873833km , East Fork Silver Creek - 16.10863030058km , Wood River - 16.19314361699km , Magin Lake Dam - 16.44559834223km , West Fork Wood River - 16.55849343877km

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