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Peoria, IL Fishing Forecast
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Peoria, IL · ZIP 61602 · NWS ILX forecast updated Oct 22, 9:36 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Peoria right now?
10:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 1 mph · Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 59 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Peoria fishing today
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 52 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Peoria fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Peoria
Hunting conditions near Peoria
Deer movement score today 57 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 56 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.6 hPa/3h) · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 59 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 60 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Peoria at a glance
| Coordinates | 40.679, -89.606 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | ILX 47,96 |
| Grid elevation | 505 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KPIA (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:18 AM / 6:09 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Peoria
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Illinois fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Illinois DNR (iFish Illinois). Always check current Illinois fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Peoria?
This forecast scores today 54/100 (“Marginal”) for Peoria, based on the NWS ILX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Peoria today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (56), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Peoria right now?
Current forecast wind is 0 mph with gusts to 1 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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