Today's Best Fishing Times for
Shelbyville, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Shelbyville, United States ? Today is a poor 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.

Shelbyville, Illinois is best known to anglers for Lake Shelbyville, a sprawling U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir that offers some of the Midwest’s most consistent multi‑species freshwater fishing. From slab crappie and trophy muskies to quality largemouth bass and walleye, fishing near Shelbyville delivers year‑round action for boat, bank, and kayak anglers alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:20 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:
    49%
  • First Quarter Moon - 49% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    405,381 km
    Proximity:
    0.7 %
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 Shelbyville
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:19 am - 07:19 am
  • minor Time:
    01:03 pm - 03:03 pm
  • major Time:
    05:43 pm - 07:43 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:23 pm - 12:23 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 First Quarter Moon at 49% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -48 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Fri, 18 Sep 09:14 • 35.483, -86.46
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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: Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville

Fishing around Shelbyville, Illinois centers on Lake Shelbyville, a long, winding reservoir with flooded timber, creek arms, riprap, and expansive flats that fish well 12 months of the year. Anglers target everything from panfish to apex predators, with strong populations of crappie, bass, catfish, walleye, and musky spread throughout the lake’s 11,000-plus acres.

Seasonal patterns are key. In early spring, crappie stage along channel edges and brush in 8–15 feet. Watch for warming coves on the north side, where water heats first; slow-troll or spider-rig with small jigs and minnows just above suspended schools. As water nears the mid‑60s, crappie slide shallow to spawn on gravel and brush in 2–6 feet—pitch 1/16–1/32 oz jigs under fixed or slip bobbers tight to cover. Bass in spring concentrate on secondary points and transition banks; work suspending jerkbaits, compact crankbaits, and finesse jig-and-pigs along rock-to-clay changes.

Summer on Lake Shelbyville pushes fish to deeper structure. Crappie and white bass often stack on mid-lake brush piles, standing timber edges, and channel bends in 15–25 feet. Vertical-jigging with small plastics or minnows is efficient; use electronics to sit directly over the cover. Largemouth bass set up on main-lake points, offshore humps, and flooded timber. Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and football jigs dragged along breaks draw quality bites. Night fishing can be excellent for channel catfish and flatheads along riprap, windblown banks, and river-run sections using cut shad, live bluegill, or stink baits.

Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing. Cooling water pulls shad into creeks, and bass, white bass, and crappie follow. Focus on the backs of coves and the first major channel swings inside creek arms. Cast small shad-style crankbaits, swimbaits, and spoons around visible bait activity. Walleye often roam windblown points and riprap—pull bottom-bouncer crawler harnesses or slowly crank medium-depth shad baits just ticking bottom. Muskies become more active as temps drop; work large bucktails, glide baits, and rubber swimbaits along timber lines, steep breaks, and the edges of main-lake flats.

Winter anglers concentrate on deep timber, river-channel edges, and steep drops. Crappie and white bass school tight; downsize to small spoons and tiny plastics on light line, holding presentations almost motionless with subtle twitches. Slow-rolling blade baits or hair jigs along drops can produce bonus walleye. On milder days, largemouth may slide onto adjacent ledges in 10–15 feet—drag finesse jigs or shaky-head worms very slowly.

Habitat and tactical tips for Shelbyville are straightforward:

  • Target flooded timber and manmade brush piles for crappie and bass, especially where they intersect creek channels.
  • Fish riprap bridges, causeways, and dam areas for walleye, white bass, and catfish during low light or on windy days.
  • Use wind to your advantage—windblown banks concentrate shad, which in turn draw predators.
  • Rely on electronics to locate depth changes, bait schools, and standing timber edges; most productive spots relate to a channel swing, point, or hump.
  • Adjust lure size and color to water clarity; Shelbyville can run from clear to stained after rains—brighter, larger profiles in stain, natural shad and craw patterns in clearer water.

With diverse structure, strong forage, and reliable seasonal patterns, the Shelbyville area—anchored by Lake Shelbyville—offers dialed-in anglers consistent action and legitimate trophy potential across multiple freshwater species.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Shelbyville area

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

Shelbyville Dam - 0.27210440054km , Pettus Branch - 1.69375812393km , Coney Island - 1.9998867247km , Holland Branch - 2.02338784844km , Flat Creek - 2.80518649411km , Sulphur Spring Branch - 2.81935195269km , Bomar Creek - 3.16601806046km , Morgan Branch - 3.17551901674km , Joe Tillet Dam - 4.4516818876km , Rabbit Branch - 4.65858832064km , Spring Branch - 4.90453194869km , Snake Creek - 4.96023863787km , Sugar Creek - 5.12333040275km , Davis Branch - 5.17027169468km , Mud Creek - 5.64070368302km , Rock Spring Branch - 6.02112019966km , Kimery Branch - 6.46692879108km , Powell Creek - 6.69543823362km , Mount Moriah Branch - 7.17157829646km , Comstock Branch - 7.24501357643km , Fay Creek - 7.52350682681km , Hasty Branch - 7.74499684009km , Butler Creek - 7.8022196258km , Crooked Run - 7.95201272579km , Coops Branch - 8.06769565427km , Wallace Branch - 8.0919749736km , Buchanan Branch - 8.10119243365km , Cannon Branch - 8.11043864893km , Beech Creek - 8.14789527185km , Little Flat Creek - 8.35470199713km , Little Hurricane Creek - 8.37836800784km , Hix Branch - 8.40522430804km , Dryland Creek - 8.47673124654km , Morgan Lake Dam - 8.75176576177km , Roger Branch - 9.35099775287km , Parch Corn Creek - 9.36125702267km , Wiggins Branch - 9.4245296658km , Floyd Branch - 9.82140147111km , Coleman Fork - 9.82880253804km , Goose Creek - 9.82880253804km

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