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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Springfield, 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.

Fishing in Springfield, United States typically means working the productive lakes, reservoirs, and rivers that dot the Midwest around Springfield, Illinois. Anglers come here for quality largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, walleye, and panfish action in easily accessible public waters like Lake Springfield and the Sangamon River. 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 Springfield
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:
    01:08 pm - 03:08 pm
  • major Time:
    05:44 pm - 07:44 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:21 pm - 12:21 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 -42 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Fri, 18 Sep 09:25 • 36.509, -86.885
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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.
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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 Springfield

Fishing in and around Springfield, Illinois centers on Lake Springfield, the Sangamon River, and a network of smaller public lakes and ponds. These fertile central Illinois waters offer classic Midwest multi‑species fishing, with strong populations of largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill, and seasonal shots at walleye and sauger. Whether you fish from a boat or from shore, focus on structure, seasonal movements, and water clarity to stay on fish.

Spring is prime time. As water temps push into the mid‑50s, bass stage on secondary points, channel bends, and the first hard cover outside spawning coves. In Lake Springfield, target riprap banks near bridges, warm‑water discharge areas, and protected bays. Slow‑rolled spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, and lipless crankbaits cover water, while finesse plastics on shaky heads or Texas rigs mop up reluctant fish. Crappie move shallow to brush, docks, and laydowns; small tube jigs, hair jigs, or minnows suspended under a fixed or slip bobber are consistent producers.

By summer, vegetation edges, shade, and deeper structure take over. On hot, bright days, switch to early morning and evening windows. For largemouth bass, work weedlines, dock corners, and bridge pilings with topwaters at low light, then transition to Texas‑rigged creature baits, jigs, and deep‑diving crankbaits pulled along channel swings and main‑lake points. Catfish activity ramps up as water warms; anchor or slowly drift cut shad, nightcrawlers, or prepared baits along channel edges, riprap, and the mouths of coves. Bluegill and redear sunfish hang on weed edges and around any visible cover—small pieces of worm or crickets under a float are hard to beat.

Fall brings another major feeding push. As baitfish slide into the backs of coves and along windblown banks, bass, hybrid striped bass, and white bass follow. Focus on moving baits—squarebill crankbaits, jerkbaits, and small swimbaits—in shad colors. Crappie reposition to mid‑depth brush piles and standing timber. Use electronics to locate schools and vertically present small jigs or minnows just above the fish. Walleye and sauger concentrate below dams and in deeper river holes on the Sangamon; jigs tipped with plastics or minnows worked slowly along current seams are effective.

Winter fishing is all about slowing down and fishing tight to cover or along subtle depth changes. On open water, downsize to small hair jigs, spoons, and finesse plastics fished vertically over deep brush, channel breaks, and main‑lake humps. Light line and a sensitive rod help detect soft cold‑water bites. On milder days, creek arms with slightly stained water often warm a degree or two and can hold surprisingly active bass and panfish.

Across the Springfield area, the core pattern is consistent: locate structure, adjust to seasonal movements, and match forage size. Use wind to your advantage by targeting wind‑blown banks that push baitfish, rely on quality mapping or electronics to mark drop‑offs and brush, and keep a small selection of proven Midwest staples—crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jigs, and live bait rigs—to stay flexible on changing conditions.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Springfield area

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

Wartrace Lake Dam - 2.40520278607km , Wartrace Lake - 2.57421530458km , Beaver Dam Creek - 3.7187364344km , Browns Fork - 4.9954719298km , The Swamps - 5.71275675982km , Santee Creek - 8.53516530965km , Paradise Lake Dam - 11.03064519531km , Calebs Creek - 11.87755747635km , Greenbrier Lake Dam - 12.41021849688km , Oppossum Fork - 12.88693876585km , Peyton Branch - 13.22539244737km , Bednigo Branch - 13.24810464631km , Millers Creek - 13.48026391161km , North Fork Sycamore Creek - 13.48034888775km , Little Buzzard Creek - 13.59989507153km , Greenbrier Recreation Club Dam - 13.62157806908km , Valley Branch - 13.96182857966km , Honey Run Creek - 13.9902617261km , Dickerson Branch - 14.12494411958km , Ridgetop Lake Dam - 14.94055372628km , Buzzard Creek - 15.17371703024km , Venters Branch - 15.48567245425km , Chambers Spring Branch - 15.55145226896km , Sulphur Branch - 15.67634848303km , Elm Springs Branch - 15.82769847807km , Smith Branch - 16.18387998586km , Honey Run - 16.19518069034km , Empson Branch - 16.24629291481km , Sturgeon Creek - 17.46869171234km , Procks Branch - 17.60236585836km , Pals Lake Dam - 18.12249855884km , Browns Lake Dam - 18.36486687232km , South Fork Red River - 18.5471032242km , Harper Lake Dam - 18.96663543874km , Woolsey Creek - 19.11637753006km , Elk Fork - 19.89789084068km , Lakewood Dam - 20.83993281477km , Little Whippoorwill Creek - 21.34437512272km , East Fork Slaters Creek - 21.76118399562km , Crocker Springs Dam - 21.895180098km

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