North Branch Chicago River 7 Day Fishing Forecast

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North Branch Chicago River 7 Day Fishing Forecast Outlook

Thinking of heading out to North Branch Chicago River At Lake Forest over the next few days. If so get you'll find all your weather information you'll need over the next seven days. Please ensure to adhere to the fishing regulations for the state. Remember, regulations are there to protect fish species and enable fishing for generations to come. Determine which day is best for you the bag your best catch on North Branch Chicago River.

Mon 21st September, 2026 Weather Conditions For North Branch Chicago River

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 63°F with a min temperature of 59°F around North Branch Chicago River . The average temperature will be 60°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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Pack your bags, rod and head out the door right now as you've got 100% cloud cover over North Branch Chicago River. You chances of bagging a few has increased. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 20% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

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I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.

Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for North Branch Chicago River on Mon 21st September will be from a north easterly direction which means fishing is not great.


Wind Speed

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It's goin to be a wild one with wind speed forecasted at 18mph and can be difficult and even challenging. Not optimal if you plant to head out to North Branch Chicago River but likely more difficult to get catch
Winds may gust up to 22mph


Tue 22nd September, 2026 Weather Conditions For North Branch Chicago River

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 63°F with a min temperature of 56°F around North Branch Chicago River . The average temperature will be 59°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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Pack your bags, rod and head out the door right now as you've got 100% cloud cover over North Branch Chicago River. You chances of bagging a few has increased. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 16% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

  • Updated Just Now

I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.

Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for North Branch Chicago River on Tue 22nd September will be from a north easterly direction which means fishing is not great.


Wind Speed

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It's goin to be a wild one with wind speed forecasted at 16mph and can be difficult and even challenging. Not optimal if you plant to head out to North Branch Chicago River but likely more difficult to get catch
Winds may gust up to 19mph


Wed 23rd September, 2026 Weather Conditions For North Branch Chicago River

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 62°F with a min temperature of 59°F around North Branch Chicago River . The average temperature will be 61°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

  • Updated Just Now

Pack your bags, rod and head out the door right now as you've got 100% cloud cover over North Branch Chicago River. You chances of bagging a few has increased. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 21% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

  • Updated Just Now

I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.

Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for North Branch Chicago River on Wed 23rd September will be from a north easterly direction which means fishing is not great.


Wind Speed

  • Updated Just Now

It's goin to be a wild one with wind speed forecasted at 16mph and can be difficult and even challenging. Not optimal if you plant to head out to North Branch Chicago River but likely more difficult to get catch
Winds may gust up to 19mph


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