Braidwood Lake fishing
Braidwood Lake
What's biting at Braidwood Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Braidwood Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mazon River Near Coal City | 148 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River Near Wilmington | 2,980 cfs | → |
| Du Page River At Shorewood | 272 cfs | → |
| Hickory Creek At Joliet | 48 cfs | → |
| Iroquois River Near Chebanse | 569 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Marseilles | 3,610 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Desplaines Conservational Park
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
- Kankakee River State Park
- Davis Creek Group Camp
Parks
- K-Mine Park
- Braidwood Dunes And Savanna Nature Preserve
- Old Smokey City Park
- Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve
- Coal City Park
- Wilmington Shrub Prairie Nature Preserve
Reservoirs
- Braidwood Station Cooling Pond Dam
- Wilmington Dam
- Beaver Lake Dam
- Dresden Cooling Lake Dam
- Doyle Lake Dam
- Kemery Lake Dam
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Braidwood Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Braidwood Lake
What fish species are found at Braidwood Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Braidwood Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Braidwood Lake.
How do I get to Braidwood Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Braidwood Lake.