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Zenith, IL · Wayne County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
75°
Wind
6 mph
SE
Gusts
12 mph
Pressure
29.87
steady
Forecast - Mon, Jun 8
High / Low
84° / 74°
Wind
8 mph
gusts 22 mph
Precip
100%
UV
5
Sunrise
10:30 AM
Sunset
1:17 AM
Today Read
Sam Dale LakeWind read
Calm
8 mph avg
Water read
75°
Warm-water bite
Air range
74° / 84°
today
Precip
100%
watch timing
Today's forecast for Sam Dale Lake has calm wind, 74F to 84F air temperatures, 100% chance of precipitation, and 75F water.
The planner reads this page's water temp, forecast, fish species, solunar timing, reports, and imagery context so you can decide what to throw, when to go, and when to move.
Today's AI read
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. Wind is not the main constraint, so timing and presentation can drive the plan. With a weak solunar score, favor stable weather windows.
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Trip read from the AI planner
FishableFishing Forecast
Last quarter
Major
5:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Minor
5:38 AM - 7:08 AM
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Water Temperature History
Current
79°
Jun 14
Low
33°
Dec 14
Average
63°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (85°F)
Coolest avg: December (37°F)
Rapid warming: March → April (+15°F)
Sharpest cooling: October → November (-22°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
11 mph
12pm
Peak Gust
22 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.90 inHg
steady
Visibility
13 mi
95% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
2/5Last quarter
Water at 75°F -- warm-water species active.
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FAQ
Sam Dale Lake covers 209.95 acres (0.33 square miles) with a maximum depth of 1.88 meters (~6 feet).
Sam Dale Lake is located in Zenith, Wayne County, IL. It is accessible to the public for outdoor activities.