Amboy, IL Fishing Trip — May
Your Amboy, IL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 50°F2.1" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Amboy
71°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
52 Guides Near Amboy
No guides are based in Amboy, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Largemouth Bass regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
In the Illinois River and its tributaries, there is no length limit.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Walleye regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.