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Planning your next fishing trip in Yorkville, 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 Yorkville, Illinois centers around the Fox River, a productive Midwestern fishery that flows right through town and draws anglers year-round. From smallmouth bass and walleye to flathead catfish and panfish, Yorkville offers diverse bank and kayak fishing opportunities with easy access, frequent current breaks, and classic river structure. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:59 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 Yorkville
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    07:03 am - 09:03 am
  • minor Time:
    03:02 pm - 05:02 pm
  • major Time:
    07:23 pm - 09:23 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:45 pm - 01:45 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 02:51 • 41.641, -88.447
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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: Yorkville, 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 Yorkville

Fishing in Yorkville, Illinois revolves around the Fox River, which cuts right through town and offers a mix of pools, riffles, islands, and rock structure that hold gamefish all season. Shore access is plentiful near downtown, the dam area, parks, and bridges, while kayak and small-boat anglers can work long stretches of river that see less pressure. The system supports strong populations of smallmouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, walleye, sauger, and a variety of panfish and rough fish.

Seasonal patterns in Yorkville follow classic Midwestern river timing. In early spring, as water starts warming, fish slide out of wintering holes and stage in deeper runs and eddies just downstream of the dam and in sweeping outside bends. This is prime time for walleye, sauger, and early smallmouth, especially on slow-rolled jigs, hair jigs, and minnows. By late spring and through summer, smallmouth bass spread out along rocky shorelines, wing dams, and current seams. Topwater baits, small crankbaits, and soft-plastic tubes or craws pitched to boulders and laydowns consistently produce.

During the heat of summer, Yorkville’s catfish fishing shines. Channel cats prowl edges of deep holes, current breaks, and the downstream sides of islands, while big flatheads favor heavy cover, logjams, and undercut banks. Cut bait, live bluegill, and robust natural baits fished on slip-sinker rigs or three-way rigs work well after dark or during low-light periods. Smallmouth and rock bass stay active around shaded banks, bridge pilings, and faster chutes; downsizing to 1/8–1/4 oz jigs, small swimbaits, or inline spinners often triggers bites in low, clear water.

Fall in Yorkville is a high-percentage time to target walleye and smallmouth as they feed heavily ahead of winter. Focus on deeper pools, the first significant breaks below riffles, and slower water adjacent to current. Jigs tipped with plastics, suspending jerkbaits, and small to medium crankbaits in natural patterns are reliable producers. As water cools further, slow your retrieve and pay close attention to subtle bites. Winter anglers still pick up fish in the deepest pools and below the dam on vertically presented jigs and live bait when conditions allow safe access along shore.

Habitat and access around Yorkville includes the dam area, riprap banks, gravel bars, and scattered wood cover. Productive stretches feature a combination of rock and current, especially where fast water dumps into deeper, slower pockets. Walk-and-wade anglers can work seams, eddies, and behind mid-river obstructions, while paddlers can thoroughly cover mid-channel humps and lesser-fished banks. Target transitions: rock-to-sand, shallow-to-deep, and fast-to-slow water.

Effective tactics are straightforward but reward precision. Use medium-light to medium spinning gear with 8–15 lb braid and a fluorocarbon leader to handle mixed species in current. Cast upstream at 45 degrees, let jigs or crankbaits swing through seams, and keep bottom contact without constantly snagging. In stained or high water, switch to brighter colors and slightly heavier weights; in clear, low water, downsize and favor natural hues. For carp and other rough fish, simple corn or dough baits fished on the bottom in slower eddies and backwaters can provide steady action and hard fights.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Yorkville area

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

Blackberry Creek - 0.41565228938km , Morgan Creek - 2.87307304319km , Lake Plano - 5.50998147794km , Big Slough (historical) - 6.09838526123km , Rob Roy Creek - 6.95675100115km , Big Rock Creek - 7.6179211328km , Little Rock Creek - 7.62510400166km , Ackleys Run - 9.20634818386km , Waubonsie Creek - 9.2608528366km , Hollenback Creek - 9.39243091504km , Knutson Creek - 9.70116302803km , Milhurst Lake Dam - 11.5755276162km , Welch Creek - 12.16501139883km , Duffin Drain - 13.11271714913km , Sugar Grove Branch - 13.20128977972km , Sugar Grove Branch North - 14.13943384979km , East Run - 14.86002094482km , Sugar Grove Branch East - 14.88072213147km , Little Slough Creek - 15.11130238819km , Lake Run - 15.11408029214km , Lisbon Creek - 15.12427211864km , Prestbury Branch - 15.17119245897km , Sononauk Lake (historical) - 15.37581764321km , West Aux Sable Creek - 15.37959025321km , Middle Aux Sable Creek - 15.37959025321km , West Branch Big Rock Creek - 15.7763747646km , East Branch Big Rock Creek - 15.7763747646km , Hurds Island - 15.92658668495km , Aurora Dam - 16.08908116035km , Mastodon Lake - 16.37987489628km , Parris Lake - 16.90195652855km , Duffin Drain West - 16.90400716688km , Stolp Island - 17.05384103022km , East Aux Sable Creek - 17.16435291712km , Malgren Drain - 17.52132254775km , Buck Lake Dam - 17.69404214389km , East Run North Loop - 17.85942665631km , Spiers Island - 18.26044272879km , East Run North Branch - 18.52060266982km , Seavey Road Run - 18.88302987577km

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