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Springfield, IL Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Springfield, IL · ZIP 62701 · NWS ILX forecast updated Oct 22, 10:36 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Springfield right now?

10:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 1 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — calm
Boat
No — calm
Kayak
No — calm
Fly fishing
No — calm

Right-now fishing score: 57 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Springfield fishing today

53/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature57–77°F
Wind up to1 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 50 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Springfield fishing tomorrow

60/100
Marginal
Temperature49–76°F
Wind up to6 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Springfield

Today
53
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
60
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Springfield

Deer movement score today 59 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 62 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 57 out of 100 Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Springfield at a glance

Coordinates39.800, -89.649
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridILX 47,56
Grid elevation600 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KSPI (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:17 AM / 6:11 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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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 Springfield?

This forecast scores today 53/100 (“Marginal”) for Springfield, 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 Springfield today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (50), 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 Springfield 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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