Featured Steelhead Charters in Crete

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Fishing Lake Michigan - Captain Robert Schell Charter & Guide Fishing Trips on Lake Michigan for Perch, King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Steelhead Trout and Lake Trout in Illinois & Indiana from Chicago, Illinois to East Chicago, Indiana.

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Crete, Illinois

Best Time to Catch Steelhead

Peak season: April, May, October. Also good: March, June, September, November. Right now in February, activity is fair.

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Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: fair

Moderate activity. Steelhead can be caught but may require more effort and local knowledge.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Steelhead

Various

Steelhead is a popular gamefish species.

How to Catch Steelhead

Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Steelhead in Crete.

Steelhead Fishing Regulations in Illinois

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

3 per day

Size Limit

15-inch minimum

License Required

Fishing License

Possession limit is 6 fish. Check site-specific regulations as some areas may have different rules.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Illinois state wildlife agency before fishing.

Related Species in Illinois

Smallmouth Bass

Crappie

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Other Species to Fish in Crete

Brown Trout Crappie Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass

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