How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Sycamore, United States ? Today is a good 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 and around Sycamore, Illinois centers on the Kishwaukee River, retention ponds, and nearby small lakes that offer productive Midwest multi-species angling. Local anglers target bass, panfish, catfish, pike and stocked trout using a mix of bank fishing, wading, and small-boat tactics. The Sycamore area’s blend of moving water and still-water fisheries provides year-round opportunities for both casual and serious anglers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times: Tue, 27 Oct
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Moon under:
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Visibility:97%
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Full Moon
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Distance to earth:367,681 kmProximity:89.3 %
Moon Phases for Sycamore
Solunar Bite Times
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good Day
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Time:
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major Time:
12:31 am - 02:31 am
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minor Time:
08:21 am - 10:21 am
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major Time:
12:57 pm - 02:57 pm
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minor Time:
05:34 pm - 07:34 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 Sycamore
Fishing around Sycamore, Illinois revolves around the Kishwaukee River corridor, small reservoirs, and residential ponds that dot DeKalb County. The Kishwaukee and its branches provide current, wood cover, and riffle-run-pool habitat, while local ponds offer classic Midwest warmwater fishing for bass, bluegill, and catfish. Most access is bank-oriented, so dialing in shore-fishing strategies is critical for consistent success.
Seasonal patterns are driven by river levels and water temperature. In early spring, watch for warming afternoons and slightly stained water. Smallmouth bass and walleye in the Kishwaukee push up to rocky riffles and current breaks; 1/8–1/4 oz jigs with grub or paddletail plastics hopped along the bottom are reliable. Largemouth bass in Sycamore ponds slide into the north and east banks first, where the sun hits hardest. Slow-roll spinnerbaits, suspending jerkbaits, or lightly weighted Texas-rigged plastics just off the first break.
By late spring and early summer, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and crappie stack up around shallow wood, pond corners, and riprap. Micro-jigs under small fixed or slip floats produce steady action—especially 1/64–1/32 oz hair jigs and tube jigs tipped with a waxworm. On the river, look for smallmouth along outside bends, submerged laydowns, and mid-river boulders. Topwater walking baits and small poppers come into play on calm mornings, while 3–4 inch finesse swimbaits cover water quickly when fish are scattered.
Mid-summer demands a low-and-slow approach, especially in low, clear river conditions. Target shade, undercut banks, and the deepest runs. Ned rigs, small tubes, and wacky-rigged stickbaits catch pressured bass from both ponds and river. Night fishing for channel catfish becomes a strong option: fish cut bait, chicken liver, or stinkbait on slip sinker rigs along deeper outside bends, bridge holes, and below any minor dams or riffles where current carries scent.
As fall cools the water around Sycamore, gamefish feed heavily. Work pond weed edges and any remaining green vegetation with lipless crankbaits and squarebills, speeding up in warm spells and slowing down as fronts pass. On the Kishwaukee, focus on deeper wintering holes downstream of riffles; smallmouth, walleye, and the occasional northern pike stack here. Jig-and-minnow combinations or compact blade baits jigged vertically from shore-accessible points can be extremely effective.
Winter conditions often bring safe ice to area ponds and small lakes before the river. Panfish are the primary ice target, with bluegill and crappie holding over basin edges and submerged brush. Use tiny tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or plastics, downsizing line to 2–4 lb test to draw bites in clear water. Some ponds also give up quality largemouth through the ice on tip-ups rigged with small shiners placed just off bottom near drop-offs or old weedlines.
Key tactical tips for Sycamore include:
- Carry a few staple lures that cover multiple species—1/8 oz jigs, small crankbaits, and inline spinners work on bass, walleye, and river panfish.
- In the Kishwaukee, read current: cast upstream and across, allowing baits to swing through seams, eddies, and behind wood where fish conserve energy.
- Walk the banks in local ponds; fan-cast each spot and move every 10–15 minutes until you locate a concentration of fish.
- Downsize presentations and line diameter on clear, heavily pressured waters to increase bites, especially on bluebird days.
- After rains, focus on incoming culverts, ditches, and slightly muddy feeder areas where food flushes in and predators ambush.
With a simple, versatile tackle selection and an eye on seasonal movements, anglers around Sycamore can consistently connect with bass, panfish, catfish, and river predators in this productive northern Illinois fishery.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Sycamore 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 3 beaches and bays in this area.
Lake Campton - 22.77929116815km , Campton Lake Dam - 23.05410353382km , Campton Woods Run - 24.78174497198km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Sycamore. 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.
East Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River - 3.89357799133km , Deer Creek - 13.30966454976km , North Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River - 16.5339426642km , Haines Creek - 16.94524108668km , Bull Run - 18.49298350442km , Lily Lake Run - 20.10854534132km , Kingsbury Creek - 20.29565014222km , Middle Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River - 20.42358401227km , Kendall Run - 20.51039500309km , South Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River - 20.96599880584km , East Branch Kilbuck Creek - 21.3390778157km , Battle Creek - 22.19504394636km , Pouley Run North - 22.31331065306km , Route 38 Branch - 22.60643860032km , Lake Campton - 22.77929116815km , Pouley Run - 22.90133525751km , Campton Lake Dam - 23.05410353382km , Swan Drain - 23.05938435673km , Elburn Run - 23.88260366504km , Lake Prestbury Dam - 24.00133602091km , Tucker Run - 24.39007088312km , Campton Woods Run - 24.78174497198km , Spring Valley Lake Dam - 25.03718231532km , Eakin Creek South - 25.25491897353km , Silver Glen Run - 25.32941735854km , Bowes Creek - 25.89540817615km , Malgren Drain - 26.22892657813km , Eakin Creek West - 26.35729872656km , Seavey Road Run Green Road Branch - 26.49155377492km , Seavey Road Run - 26.93654796912km , Duffin Drain West - 26.96037636639km , Johnsons Mound Run - 27.02561171163km , Stony Creek - 27.32323821607km , Fitchie Creek - 27.54086391524km , Seavey Road Run Main Street Branch - 27.59752906091km , Trimble Run - 27.88486839755km , West Branch Big Rock Creek - 28.05160878555km , East Branch Big Rock Creek - 28.05160878555km , Great Western Run - 28.28691611586km , North Creston Ditch Tributary - 28.73434725214km
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