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Lake Springfield sits in Illinois and is classified as a reservoir. The water surface spans about 3,965 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Fish documented in the area include Channel Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, and White Crappie. Sitting at around 560 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 30 feet. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Lake Decatur and Clinton Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Springfield are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 10, 1:06 PM CDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 78° | 79° | 81° | 79° | 73° | 70° | 68° | 66° | 64° | 63° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 56° | 60° | 69° | 73° | 77° | 81° | 83° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 78°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 79°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 81°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 0% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 79°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 PM CDT | 73°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 0% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 PM CDT | 70°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 1% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 9 PM CDT | 68°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 1% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 1% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 2% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 63°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 2% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 61°F | 2 mph ESE (113°) | 7 mph | 2% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 60°F | 2 mph ESE (113°) | 6 mph | 2% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 58°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 3% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 56°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 2% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 56°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 2% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 55°F | Calm | 4 mph | 2% | 18% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 54°F | Calm | 4 mph | 2% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 56°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 60°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 69°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 73°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 77°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 81°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 83°F | 1 mph WSW (248°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 84°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 10, 2026 | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 54° | 86° | 64° | 92° | 72° | 89° | 66° | 77° | 58° | 76° | 52° | 68° | 45° |
| Wind | SE 9 mph | ESE 1 to 7 mph | SW 2 mph | S 2 to 6 mph | SW 6 to 13 mph | SSW 10 mph | WSW 8 to 12 mph | NNE 6 mph | ENE 6 to 9 mph | ESE 8 mph | S 12 mph | WSW 7 to 10 mph | WNW 10 to 15 mph | NW 8 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 13 mph | 5 mph | 12 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 18 mph | 16 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 7% | 41% | 64% | 56% | 55% | 39% | 23% | 11% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Springfield. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the southeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the SE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of IL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Springfield serves IL as a major recreational venue, featuring well-maintained boat ramps, picnic facilities, and scenic waterfront views. Whether casting for bass or cruising the main basin with family, visitors find ample opportunities to enjoy the water. Stewardship and oversight are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Channel Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, White Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Springfield is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 10, 3:00 PM CDT