Mushroom Forecast

Mushroom forecast near Lake Zurich, IL

As of 2026-09-29, 2 forest patches within 30 km of Lake Zurich, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Hen of the woods.

Fruiting probability (0–100%) is forecast daily for each forest patch based on weather and forest data. Locations are given as distance and direction from the center of Lake Zurich.

Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29

More forest patches farther out (up to 50 km)

Probabilities beyond 30 km are available in the app.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find mushrooms near Lake Zurich right now?

As of 2026-09-29, 2 forest patches within 30 km of Lake Zurich, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Hen of the woods. Of 1037 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 63%.

What mushrooms are fruiting near Lake Zurich?

Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Hen of the woods (up to 55%), Chicken of the woods (up to 54%), Lion's mane (up to 50%), Lobster mushroom (up to 49%), Honey mushroom (up to 41%), King bolete (up to 40%), Indigo milk cap (up to 27%), American matsutake (up to 14%), Pacific golden chanterelle (up to 13%).

Where is the best forest patch near Lake Zurich today?

The top-ranked patch is 26 km S of the city center, with a 55% fruiting probability for Hen of the woods.

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