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Illinois River OBrien LD
LiveFishing 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 w…View all
1.24
ftLatest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).
At or above flood pool (0.1 FT)
Location
Seasonal fish position
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Early/Late Summer Pattern
Fish hold on mid-depth structure and chase bait near current seams.
Season
Jun
Conditions right now
Weather at the ramp
Barometric pressure.
Good for reading surface activity.
NOAA lake forecast
For lake fishing conditions
Quick view of the official National Weather Service point forecast for this lake, tuned for boat and bank anglers.
NOAA forecast data is not available for this location right now.
Forecast data provided by NOAA / National Weather Service (`weather.gov`).
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
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Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.
Or email info@alert.catchdamfish.com with "Lake name, state" in the body.
Technical analysis
Water level history
Measured in ft
Level Scale
Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window
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Illinois River OBrien LD — frequently asked questions
What is the current water level at Illinois River OBrien LD?
The latest water level at Illinois River OBrien LD is about 1.24 ft. That's about 1.71 ft above the normal conservation pool of -0.47 ft. See the live level chart above for the latest trend.