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Charleston Side Channel Lake

Source Verified
Charleston, IL
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About 1784.5 miles from you.

Today's fishing score
72.0Good
Sunrise 6:22 AM
Sunset 4:45 PM
2 species
0 recent catches

Current weather

62°F
Clear
Feels like:51°F
Humidity:46%
Wind:15 mph
Wind dir:259°
Precip:0"

Live conditions via wttr.in. Weather can change quickly — always confirm before you go.

Best fishing times today

Morning
5:52 AM – 7:52 AM
Excellent
Evening
3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Excellent
Afternoon
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Fair

Fish you can catch here

Fishing rules

Fishing allowed with restrictions
Fishing license required: YES

Fishing regulations may change. Always confirm current rules with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

View official regulations · Illinois DNR

Location information

Parking Shore access Boat launch Restrooms

A side channel lake offering unique fishing opportunities near Charleston.

Verification & source

Verification level
Source Verified
Source
Illinois DNR
Last checked
2026-09-13
Confidence
70/100
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