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Galesburg, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Galesburg, 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.

Fishing in Galesburg, Illinois centers around Lake Storey, smaller city lakes, and nearby farm ponds that offer reliable Midwest multi-species action. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and stocked trout with a mix of shore and small-boat tactics perfectly suited to local conditions. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:2 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.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,539 km
    Proximity:
    14.5 %
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 Galesburg
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:10 am - 05:10 am
  • minor Time:
    07:55 am - 09:55 am
  • major Time:
    03:30 pm - 05:30 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:06 pm - 01:06 am
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 Waning Gibbous at 84% 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 -1 hour. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 4 Jun 02:09 • 40.948, -90.371
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Current Fishing Weather

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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.
Selected Weather Station: Galesburg, US
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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 Galesburg

Fishing around Galesburg, Illinois revolves around Lake Storey, smaller city park lakes, and a patchwork of nearby ponds and small reservoirs. These waters offer classic prairie-lake fishing for bass, panfish, catfish, carp, and seasonal trout, with plenty of access for shore anglers, kayaks, and small boats.

Seasonal patterns shape success here. In early spring, ice-out into April pushes crappie and bluegill into the warmest, darkest-bottom coves and along riprap banks. Use small tube jigs or minnows under a slip float, set shallow and worked slowly. By late April and May, largemouth bass slide into spawning pockets with scattered wood, emergent weeds, or shallow rock. Weightless soft-plastic stickbaits, compact jigs, and small spinnerbaits excel when fished methodically along the first depth breaks.

Summer in Galesburg means weed growth and warm, often stained water. Bass concentrate along outside weed edges, submerged timber, and any subtle drop-offs in Lake Storey and similar lakes. Early and late in the day, throw topwater poppers and walking baits over shallow flats; as the sun rises, switch to Texas-rigged worms, jigs, or deep-running crankbaits worked along weedlines in 6–12 feet. Panfish hold tight to shade—overhanging trees, docks, and lily pad edges—where tiny jigs tipped with waxworms or pieces of nightcrawler catch steady numbers.

Catfishing peaks from late spring through early fall. Channel catfish patrol shorelines, creek inlets, and wind-blown banks, especially after rains. Stink baits, cut shad, chicken liver, and nightcrawlers fished on simple slip-sinker rigs produce best after dark or on overcast days. Carp are abundant in many Galesburg-area lakes; target them in quiet coves and around shallow flats with canned corn or dough baits on light line and small hooks for surprisingly hard fights.

Fall brings some of the most consistent action. Cooling water pulls bass and crappie onto mid-depth structure: points, submerged roadbeds, and channel swings. Work lipless crankbaits, small swimbaits, and 1/4-ounce jigs to cover water and locate roaming schools. Bluegill and redear sunfish slide slightly deeper, so adjust bobbers to fish 5–10 feet down around remaining green weeds and brushpiles.

Winter fishing is dictated by ice conditions on Lake Storey and nearby ponds. When safe ice forms, crappie and bluegill concentrate over basin flats and along old creek channels. Small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms and a sensitive spring bobber help detect light bites. If open-water pockets remain, work slow-moving jigs and suspending jerkbaits for cold-water bass and the occasional walleye.

Local tactical tips include fishing the upwind side of Lake Storey for actively feeding fish, focusing on any visible riprap, culverts, and old timber lines. Downsizing tackle—4–8 lb test for panfish and finesse bass rigs—generally outperforms heavy gear in these pressured community lakes. Kayaks, canoes, and small jon boats shine, allowing you to quietly reach less-pressured coves and offshore humps that shore anglers can’t easily hit.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Galesburg area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Galesburg. 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 Rice Dam - 3.76856935285km , Glenwood Lake - 3.93438201244km , Lake Storey Dam - 5.54927949693km , Lake Bracken Dam - 10.20344788026km , Pennington Creek - 11.9991330678km , Brunk Creek - 13.74617938029km , Shebb Oaks Lake Dam - 13.80263371808km , Latimer Creek - 16.5991675984km , Railroad Pond - 17.64930137865km , Bruington Lake Dam - 18.20507739118km , Little Haw Creek - 18.26072033957km , Italian Slough - 19.43664244618km , Pig Creek - 19.76107855543km , Spoon Lake Dam - 20.75001784233km , Crescent Lake Dam - 20.7950290794km , Hermon Creek - 20.81585433068km , Lake Windsor Dam - 21.17213814428km , Talbot Creek - 21.43423127412km , Roundhouse Lake Dam - 21.5118963177km , Youngquist Lake Dam - 21.84928568761km , Court Creek - 22.14562579398km , Toms Creek - 22.74904021241km , Roney Lake Dam - 23.52809666928km , Lake Warren Dam - 23.63561791549km , Paul Lake Dam - 23.72175840883km , Cedar Fork - 23.92845859561km , Taylor Lake Dam - 24.55504474641km , Knox Company Conservation Club Lake Dam - 24.64087500164km , Pilot Creek - 24.74375005525km , Citizens Lake Dam - 25.03383679443km , Happy Hollow Lake Dam - 25.14083064947km , Happy Hollow Lake Number 2 Dam - 25.32781666664km , Littlers Creek - 26.09579207528km , Forman Creek - 26.26235334516km , Middle Henderson Creek - 26.41915981356km , Lake Roberts Dam - 26.80421243939km , Daum Lake Dam - 27.59170190326km , Flea Creek - 28.54356236786km , Gallett Creek - 28.86838646842km , Swan Creek - 28.99323148797km

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