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Illinois River OBrien LD

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Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level

Explore essential fishing and water conditions at Illinois River OBrien LD, situated near Chicago, IL. This page provides detailed insights into lake conditions, including real-time release and outflow rates, current lake levels and elevation, and up-to-date weather forecasts. Anglers can use this information to plan their trips more effectively, ensuring optimal fishing experiences. By checking the latest release and outflow data, you can anticipate changes in water currents that may affect fish behavior. Monitoring lake levels and elevation helps identify the best fishing spots, while weather updates assist in determining the best times to fish. All data is sourced from official monitoring data, ensuring accuracy and reliability for your fishing endeavors.

IL01·MVR

Fish type

Fishing spots map

Current outflow

CFS

Live reading from the past 24 hours.

Water level

0.63

High

Latest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).

At or above flood pool (0.2 FT)

Location

Seasonal fish position

Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.

Bass · Low discharge

Low-Light Activity

Fish often slide shallower during dawn, dusk, and night periods.

Medium confidence4-12 ft

Shallow

Mid-depth

Deep

4-12 ft

Season

May

JanDec

Conditions right now

Weather at the ramp

Air temp

N/A°F

Wind

N/Amph

Pressure

N/AhPa

Barometric pressure.

Cloud cover

N/A

Good for reading surface activity.

Sunrise / sunset

No data

Water release alerts

Get notified when flow changes

Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.

Custom flow limit (CFS)

AI fishing analysis

BETA

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Outflow: N/A

Level: 0.63 ft

Temp: N/A

🎣Species: Bass

Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.

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Technical analysis

Water level history

Measured in ft

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