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Planning your next fishing trip in Urbana, 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 Urbana, Illinois centers on the rich network of ponds, lakes, rivers, and watershed basins spread across Champaign County and nearby communities. Anglers target everything from largemouth bass and bluegill to flathead catfish and walleye in accessible public waters such as the Urbana Park District ponds, nearby Forest Preserve District lakes, and reaches of the Middle Fork and Salt Fork of the Vermilion River. Whether you’re bank fishing a neighborhood pond or wading a small river, Urbana offers a surprisingly diverse Central Illinois fishing scene. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:56 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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  • 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 Urbana
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    07:02 am - 09:02 am
  • minor Time:
    02:54 pm - 04:54 pm
  • major Time:
    07:22 pm - 09:22 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:50 pm - 01:50 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 -11 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 5 Sep 02:50 • 40.111, -88.207
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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: Urbana, 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 Urbana

Urbana, Illinois fishing revolves around a patchwork of small lakes, park ponds, and nearby rivers that all fish differently through the seasons. Local anglers often hop between urban ponds for panfish and bass, then branch out to Champaign County forest preserve lakes or the Middle Fork and Salt Fork Vermilion River for larger catfish, smallmouth, and walleye. Success here comes from reading water levels, clarity, and pressure, then matching simple yet proven Midwest tactics.

Spring is prime time in Urbana’s ponds and small lakes. As water temperatures push into the mid‑50s, largemouth bass slide shallow to staging areas and protected coves. Target riprap, downed wood, and any early weed growth with slow-rolled spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and wacky-rigged stick worms. Bluegill and crappie stack along warm banks and inflow corners; tiny jigs tipped with waxworms or plastics under a fixed or slip float are deadly, especially on overcast afternoons. On the nearby Vermilion watershed, rising spring flows spur channel catfish and drum; fish current breaks, inside bends, and logjams with cut bait or nightcrawlers on a simple Carolina rig.

Summer fishing in Urbana shifts to a dawn, dusk, and after-dark game. Ponds get choked with vegetation and see heavy pressure, so downsize and finesse. Weightless soft plastics, Ned rigs, and small topwaters (poppers and walking baits) excel for largemouth in the low-light windows. When the sun is high, flip compact jigs or Texas-rigged plastics into shade pockets, weed edges, and under overhanging trees. Bluegill and redear stay active; micro-jigs or red worms under a small float near weedlines and submerged brush produce fast action for shore anglers, including kids.

For a bigger pull in summer, many Urbana anglers head to the Vermilion system or regional reservoirs for night catfishing. Focus on deep outside bends, holes below riffles, and the downstream side of bridge pilings. Use stout gear, 20–30 lb braid, and 3/0–6/0 circle hooks baited with cut shad, live bluegill (where legal), or stinkbait for channel cats. Cast upstream of the structure and let your rig settle into the soft seam where fast water meets slack—big cats often hold right on that edge.

Fall brings some of the best multi-species opportunities around Urbana. Cooling water pushes baitfish shallow again, and bass feed heavily. Work squarebill crankbaits, chatterbaits, and swimbaits along wind-blown banks and around schools of shad in local lakes and ponds. Crappie suspend off deeper drop-offs and brush; vertical jigging with 1/16–1/8 oz jigs or slowly slow-trolling them along breaklines is effective. On rivers, smallmouth bass and walleye concentrate near deeper pools below riffles. Use 3–4 inch paddle-tail swimbaits, jerkbaits, and hair jigs, keeping presentations close to bottom and in contact with current seams.

Winter in Urbana is hit-or-miss but can be rewarding when conditions stabilize. On years with safe ice in smaller ponds, focus on the basin edges where depth transitions from shallow flats to mid-depth holes. Tiny tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or plastics catch bluegill and crappie; work them subtle and stay mobile, drilling several holes until you mark fish. On open-water years, fish slow and low: small jigs, blade baits, and live bait presented near bottom in the deepest sections of ponds and local lakes.

Tactical tips for Urbana anglers include keeping your setup simple—medium spinning gear with 6–10 lb line covers most pond and light river work—while dedicating one heavier rod for catfish and carp. Pay attention to wind direction; in small waters around town, the windward bank often concentrates warm water, food, and fish. Finally, rotate spots frequently. Urbana’s urban ponds get pounded, so moving between a few different park waters and nearby forest preserve lakes can dramatically increase your catch rates through the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Urbana 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 1 beaches and bays in this area.

South Fork Camp Creek - 18.87266406065km

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

Boneyard Creek - 2.89008855636km , Maynard Lake - 8.11746461551km , Phinney Branch - 9.52060419076km , Copper Slough - 12.604905946km , Rush Branch - 13.94881883751km , Page Run - 16.36795652391km , Lake of the Woods Dam - 17.93265487344km , Phillippe Creek - 18.30782241865km , South Fork Camp Creek - 18.87266406065km , Trautman Lake Dam - 19.3378899272km , Homer Lake Dam - 19.6170916718km , Veazel Branch - 19.93957619059km , Conkey Branch - 20.01214191136km , Spring Lake Dam - 21.11071293079km , Wildcat Slough - 22.33637252076km , East Branch Embarras River - 24.56451189428km , Timberlake Farms Lake Dam - 26.23267197709km , Greenwood Lake Dam - 26.84969646259km , Hillsbury Slough - 27.33085498962km , Jordan Slough - 27.49130409534km , Olive Branch - 27.8974102805km , East Lake Fork - 29.04407208228km , Twomile Slough - 29.37274140151km , Dickerson Slough - 29.39162522958km , Marvin Puzey Lake Dam - 31.19511417902km , Buck Pond (historical) - 31.34507787548km , Drummer Creek - 31.60060033184km , Feather Creek - 31.83734200222km , Blackford Slough - 32.3836770724km , Lone Tree Creek - 32.89129840986km , Blue Ridge Special Creek - 35.08685192591km , Big Four Ditch - 35.22135861328km , Patterson Springs Lake Dam - 35.24720224728km , Goodall Branch - 35.94521734299km , Freedwell Branch - 36.59401043973km , Hayes Branch - 36.70133881464km , National Petroleum Chemical Company Plant Dam - 36.80026808434km , Baum Branch - 38.16874034528km , Hackett Branch - 39.02973425754km , West Branch Drummer Creek - 39.35988223678km

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