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Crab Orchard Lake
Source VerifiedCarbondale, IL
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0 reviews
About 1804.5 miles from you.
Today's fishing score
81.0Very Good
Sunrise 6:23 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
4 species
0 recent catches
Current weather
52°F
Partly cloudy
Feels like:48°F
Humidity:84%
Wind:9 mph
Wind dir:326°
Precip:0"
Live conditions via wttr.in. Weather can change quickly — always confirm before you go.
Best fishing times today
Morning
5:53 AM – 7:53 AM
Excellent
Evening
3:21 PM – 5:21 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 DNRLocation information
Parking Shore access Boat launch Restrooms
Part of the National Wildlife Refuge, this expansive reservoir is famed for spring crappie and heavy largemouth bass.
Verification & source
Verification level
Source Verified
Source
Illinois DNR
Last checked
2026-09-13
Confidence
70/100
Recent catches
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