Illinois River Dresden Island Lock and Dam
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Illinois River Dresden Island Lock and Dam
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Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
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0.1 ft below normal pool
Normal range (504.7–504.9 FT)
River stage below the dam (tailwater) — different from outflow (CFS) and lake pool elevation.
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Fall Feeding Push
Bait and predators push shallower during low-light periods.
Season
Oct
Weather at the ramp
Barometric pressure.
Good for reading surface activity.
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`).
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Analysis uses current outflow, level, water temp, weather, and pressure trend.
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Measured in ft
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Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window
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As of the most recent reading, Illinois River Dresden Island Lock and Dam is discharging about 7,510 cfs. Releases change with USACE operations and rainfall, so check the live outflow chart above before you fish.
The latest water level at Illinois River Dresden Island Lock and Dam is about 504.75 ft. That is currently normal (0.1 ft below normal pool). See the live level chart above for the latest trend.
Illinois River Dresden Island Lock and Dam is located in IL, near Channahon. It is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and this page tracks its real-time water release, lake level, and local weather.