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Peoria, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Peoria, 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.

Peoria, Illinois offers versatile freshwater fishing on the Illinois River, Peoria Lake, and a network of nearby ponds and backwaters. Anglers target everything from slab crappie and chunky largemouth bass to trophy flathead catfish, sauger, and river walleyes, using both shore access and boat-friendly launches throughout the Peoria area. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:57 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 Peoria
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    07:08 am - 09:08 am
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    03:02 pm - 05:02 pm
  • major Time:
    07:28 pm - 09:28 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:54 pm - 01:54 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 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 -17 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 5 Sep 02:50 • 40.694, -89.589
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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: Peoria, 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 Peoria

Fishing in Peoria, Illinois revolves around the Illinois River, Peoria Lake, and extensive backwater sloughs that create a diverse multi-species fishery. Urban access, boat ramps, and shoreline parks make it easy to get on the water whether you are chasing trophy flatheads after dark or jigging for sauger below the Peoria Lock and Dam.

Seasonal patterns in the Peoria area follow river levels and water temperature closely. In early spring, as soon as the ice is gone and the river stabilizes, walleye and sauger stack along current breaks, channel edges, and below dams. Vertical jigging with 1/4–1/2 oz jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics in chartreuse or orange is a reliable pattern. Crappie move into wood-filled backwaters and marinas as the water pushes into the low 50s; small tube jigs under slip bobbers excel around submerged brush and dock pilings.

By late spring and summer, largemouth bass dominate Peoria Lake’s weedbeds, riprap, and laydowns in back channels. Spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, and Texas-rigged plastics fished along shoreline grass and flooded timber are consistent producers. Catfish action peaks in the warm months: channel cats hold along bends, wing dams, and riprapped banks, while flatheads prowl deeper holes and wood tangles. Cut shad, chicken liver, and nightcrawlers catch numbers of channels; live bluegills or green sunfish are the go-to bait for trophy flatheads, especially after dark.

In fall, cooling water pushes white bass, crappie, and sauger back toward main-river current seams and deeper holes. Casting small blade baits, spoons, or swimbaits along breaks where current meets slack water can be fast-paced. Sunfish and bluegill remain active along docks and rocky shorelines, ideal for simple bobber-and-worm setups. Winter fishing centers on open-water stretches and deep holes where sauger, walleye, and catfish concentrate; use lighter jigheads and slow presentations to match the sluggish metabolism of cold-water fish.

Key habitats around Peoria include the broad flats and drop-offs of Peoria Lake, the main navigation channel, wing dams, backwater sloughs, marinas, and riprapped shorelines. Work the outside bends for catfish and drum, mid-lake humps and channel edges for walleye and sauger, and protected pockets, coves, and oxbows for crappie and bass. Submerged timber and brush piles are especially important for panfish; find wood, and you generally find crappie and bluegill.

Effective techniques and tactical tips focus on reading current and structure. When the river is high and muddy, move toward backwaters, marinas, and flooded shoreline cover where fish escape heavy flow; use bigger, brighter baits and add scent to help fish find your presentation. When the river is low and clear, downsize line and lures, and target deeper holes, channel edges, and subtle depressions with jigs and slip-bobber rigs. A simple approach is to keep three setups ready: a bottom rig with bait for catfish and carp, a jig or Carolina rig for walleye and sauger on structure, and a float rig with a small jig or live bait for panfish around docks and brush.

Boat anglers in Peoria can cover more structure, but shore fishing is productive from parks, access points, and riprap banks along the river and lake. Focus on changes: where rock meets mud, current meets slack water, or open water meets vegetation. Adjust to river level, water clarity, and temperature, and Peoria’s mix of gamefish and rough fish can provide reliable action all season long.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Peoria area

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.

Detweiller Marina - 2.13704390654km

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

Farm Creek - 1.51055708014km , Detweiller Marina - 2.13704390654km , Peoria Lake - 3.06461555357km , Kerfoot Creek - 3.69779819427km , Dempsey Creek - 4.14071850219km , Fondulac Dam - 5.34884410482km , Tenmile Creek - 5.35989597085km , Mulvaney Pond Dam - 5.92270921198km , Lake Bloomington Dam - 6.26741486439km , Peoria Lock and Dam - 7.4293541736km , Big Hollow Creek - 7.46600359742km , Ackerman Creek - 7.57654624436km , Farm Creek Dams - 7.84265450955km , Farmdale Dam - 7.90288868255km , Big Timber Lake Dam - 8.04959870401km , Small Timber Lake Dam - 8.3239823837km , Charter Oak Village Lake Dam - 10.16176337583km , Funks Run - 10.23125374133km , Lake Wahelo - 10.35966063154km , Waheld Pond Dam - 10.45117044808km , Pine Lakes Country Club North Pond Dam - 10.75406463514km , Pine Lakes Country Club South Pond Dam - 10.79746544018km , Charter Oak North Lake Dam - 10.8553808181km , Leisure Oak Lake Number 1 Dam - 10.88259225099km , Lake Lynnhurst Dam - 11.00723917279km , Grand Oaks Lake Dam - 11.73834383845km , Lake of the Whispering Oaks Dam - 11.73834383845km , Lutticken Lake Dam - 11.87769004047km , Home Lake Dam - 11.88660397967km , Northern Oaks Lake Dam - 11.92879668174km , Lake Wildwood Dam - 12.14504975307km , Lutticken South Pond Dam - 12.25201352658km , Bessler Lake Dam - 12.44220081787km , Bessler Lakes - 12.51344576651km , Pekin Lake - 12.94785459838km , Deer Lick Creek - 13.59277789005km , Birkey Lake Dam - 13.60488378042km , Largent Creek - 13.9980428669km , Shepherd Pond Dam - 14.04713541321km , Coopers Island - 14.13387802305km

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