How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Morris, 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.
Morris, Illinois sits along a prime stretch of the Illinois River and the I&M Canal, giving local anglers access to diverse fishing for walleye, sauger, catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. From shore-friendly parks in town to nearby backwaters and feeder creeks, fishing around Morris offers year-round action for river, pond, and canal anglers alike. read more...
Sun and Moon Times: Sun, 1 Nov
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Visibility:51%
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Third Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:366,305 kmProximity:92.5 %
Moon Phases for Morris
Solunar Bite Times
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major Time:
07:40 am - 09:40 am
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minor Time:
01:08 pm - 03:08 pm
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major Time:
08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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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
Atmospheric Pressure:
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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.
7 Day Fishing Weather
Fishing Overview Morris
Fishing in Morris, Illinois centers on the Illinois River, the I&M Canal, and a network of nearby ponds and backwaters that give anglers a mix of current, slack water, and shallow weedy habitat. The river here fishes like a classic Midwest big-river system: wing dams, channel edges, and rock revetments hold predators, while deeper holes and slow seams concentrate catfish and rough fish.
Seasonal patterns drive success. In early spring, walleye and sauger push upriver and stage along channel breaks and below dams and bridge pilings. Focus on 12–25 feet with vertical jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics; slowly hop the jig just off bottom in the main current seam. As water warms into late spring, white bass and drum show up on mid‑river flats and the tops of wing dams—casting small jigs, spinners, or blade baits can be fast action. Summer shifts the bite to low‑light windows: catfish prowl deeper holes by day and move onto shallow flats at night, while smallmouth and largemouth bass feed heavily along rocky shorelines, riprap, and canal structure.
Fall is prime for larger walleye, sauger, and smallmouth around Morris. Cooler water pushes baitfish onto breaks, and crankbaits trolled along the channel lip or cast across wing dams can produce quality fish. Slow down with jigs and plastics as temperatures drop. Through winter, open‑water stretches of the Illinois River often remain fishable; vertically presented jigs and live bait in slower, deeper pools can still put sauger, walleye, and catfish in the net.
Key habitats around Morris include river bends, outside channel edges, and rock riprap along public parks and access points. Wing dams—submerged rock structures extending from shore—are prime spots for walleye, sauger, smallmouth, and white bass. Fish the upstream face and tip where current rolls over the rocks. Backwaters and marinas offer calmer, slightly warmer water that attracts panfish, carp, and bass, especially in spring. The historic I&M Canal provides protected, low‑current fishing for bluegill, crappie, bass, and carp; target laydowns, bridges, and any visible cover.
Practical techniques and tackle are straightforward. For walleyes and sauger, a medium spinning or baitcasting rod with 8–12 lb line, 1/4–1/2 oz jigs, and a selection of minnows, soft plastics, and blade baits will cover most situations. Catfish anglers do well with heavier rods, 15–30 lb mainline, slip sinker rigs, and cut bait or live bluegills for flatheads; focus on deep outside bends, timber, and holes below current breaks. Bass and panfish in the canal and backwaters respond to small jigs, plastic worms, ned rigs, and live bait under floats.
Success around Morris often comes down to reading current and adjusting. Start by identifying seams where fast water meets slack, then work baits from the edge into the softer flow. When the river is high and dirty, move closer to shore, fish heavier presentations, and rely on scent and vibration—cut bait for catfish, and rattling crankbaits or darker jigs for gamefish. During low, clear conditions, downsize line and lures, and fish during dawn, dusk, or overcast periods to trigger more bites.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Morris 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 2 beaches and bays in this area.
McNellis Bayou - 10.19245283751km , Moody Bayou - 11.13804015681km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Morris. 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.
Mazon River - 0.57350909478km , Mud Slough - 0.73251702908km , East Fork Nettle Creek - 0.93016199291km , Nettle Creek - 1.13527904691km , Spring Run - 1.53716335608km , Peacocks Island - 2.63974940216km , Peacock Slough - 2.82929410373km , Waupecan Creek - 4.41769470973km , Sugar Island - 4.59840871299km , Bills Run - 5.4166723235km , Collins Station Cooling Lake Dam - 6.61308258145km , Valley Run - 7.03474152558km , Saratoga Creek - 7.06434111254km , Negro Slough - 7.07867034167km , Grist Island - 7.27699863827km , Aux Sable Island - 7.38764896275km , Aux Sable Creek - 7.46031084137km , O'Brien Run - 7.62587543705km , Aux Sable Lock - 8.58925351283km , Collins Run - 9.32422750089km , Johnny Run - 9.59059859379km , Walley Run - 9.7478889249km , Aux Sable Lake - 10.02440468225km , McNellis Bayou - 10.19245283751km , Moody Bayou - 11.13804015681km , Goose Lake - 11.68694124501km , Barry Island - 11.86597903694km , Little Dresden Island - 11.89284695706km , Carson Creek - 12.24387205679km , Dresden Island - 12.28136486249km , Dresden Island Lock and Dam - 12.65233801853km , Stanton Creek - 12.70289139315km , Dresden Run - 12.76662938566km , West Fork Mazon River - 12.98984110721km , Dresden Cooling Lake Dam - 13.64787644669km , Murray Slough - 13.65873889275km , Skinner Island - 14.13295543827km , Des Plaines River - 14.14499530629km , Kankakee River - 14.14499530629km , Hog Run - 14.3994388963km
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