Fishing in Chicago, IL

This week's weather scored for freshwater and shore fishing. Find the best day to go.

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Best Day for Fishing

Saturday
84/100
47°F

Mostly Sunny. Wind 5 to 10 mph.

Recommended gear: insulated waders, hand warmers

Daily Breakdown

Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy · 50°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
70/100 Good
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 47°F · Wind 5 to 10 mph
84/100 Excellent
Gear tip: insulated waders, hand warmers

Sunday

Chance Rain Showers · 74°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
80/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 75°F · Wind 15 mph
80/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F · Wind 15 mph
80/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 73°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
80/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Thursday

Chance Rain Showers · 73°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
80/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box
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Ideal Fishing Weather

Ideal Temperature55°–80°F
Acceptable Range30°–95°F
Max Wind20 mph
Rain OK?Yes — with gear

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: insulated waders, hand warmers

Hot weather: sun shirt, polarized sunglasses

Rain: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Other Activities in Chicago

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