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Illinois River Brandon Road LD
LiveFishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
Explore the fishing and water conditions at Illinois River Brandon Road LD, located near Rockdale, IL. This page provides essential information for anglers, including the latest release and outflow data, current lake levels and elevations, and real-time weathe…View all
5.8k
CFS538.87
ftLatest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).
Normal range (538.8–539.0 FT)
Location
Seasonal fish position
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Summer Low-Light Feed
Fish rise to feed during dawn/dusk before dropping deeper later.
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
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Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.
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Technical analysis
Water level history
Measured in ft
Level Scale
Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window
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Illinois River Brandon Road LD — frequently asked questions
Is Illinois River Brandon Road LD releasing water right now?
As of the most recent reading, Illinois River Brandon Road LD is discharging about 5,850 cfs. Releases change with USACE operations and rainfall, so check the live outflow chart above before you fish.
What is the current water level at Illinois River Brandon Road LD?
The latest water level at Illinois River Brandon Road LD is about 538.87 ft. That's right around its normal conservation pool of 539 ft. See the live level chart above for the latest trend.