Fishing times for Chicago, Illinois
Solunar table for the next 7 days · local time
| Date | Day | Major periods | Minor periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | Average | 2:32 AM – 4:32 AM 3:04 PM – 5:04 PM | 11:14 AM – 12:14 PM 7:54 PM – 8:54 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Average | 3:36 AM – 5:36 AM 4:08 PM – 6:08 PM | 12:13 PM – 1:13 PM 9:06 PM – 10:06 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Average | 4:38 AM – 6:38 AM 5:08 PM – 7:08 PM | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 10:23 PM – 11:23 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Average | 4:36 AM – 6:36 AM 5:03 PM – 7:03 PM | 12:36 PM – 1:36 PM 10:39 PM – 11:39 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Average | 5:29 AM – 7:29 AM 5:53 PM – 7:53 PM | 1:05 PM – 2:05 PM |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Average | 6:17 AM – 8:17 AM 6:40 PM – 8:40 PM | 11:52 PM – 12:52 AM 1:29 PM – 2:29 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Average | 7:03 AM – 9:03 AM 7:25 PM – 9:25 PM | 1:02 AM – 2:02 AM 1:51 PM – 2:51 PM |
This is the traditional solunar table. Major periods are the two hours around the Moon passing overhead and underfoot; minor periods are the hour around moonrise and moonset. Days near a new or full moon are rated best. The times are calculated precisely, but the theory that fish feed more at these times has limited scientific support, so treat it as a guide alongside weather, water temperature and tides.