Illinois River Dresden Island LD Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Illinois River Dresden Island LD (IL) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Channahon. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Illinois River Dresden Island LD snapshot
Illinois River at Dresden Island Lock and Dam Illinois River Dresden Island LD sits near Channahon, IL and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MVR district. Coordinates: 41.3976°, -88.2847°. Also known as IL04.
- Latest release
- 23,660 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 05:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 505.01 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 05:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Illinois River Dresden Island LD water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.