Carlyle Lake Tailwater
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Carlyle Lake Tailwater
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Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
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1.0 ft above normal pool
Above normal pool (411.2 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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Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window
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As of the most recent reading, Carlyle Lake Tailwater is discharging about 360 cfs. Releases change with USACE operations and rainfall, so check the live outflow chart above before you fish.
The latest water level at Carlyle Lake Tailwater is about 412.24 ft. That is currently above normal (1.0 ft above normal pool). See the live level chart above for the latest trend.
Carlyle Lake Tailwater is located in IL, near Carlyle. 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.