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Annawan, IL Fishing Trip — April

Your Annawan, IL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 43°F3.1" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Annawan

64°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

5 Guides Near Annawan

No guides are based in Annawan, but these guides operate nearby.

Nuts Outdoors - Nuts Outdoors
Nuts Outdoors

Nuts Outdoors

4.6(143)Top Rated

An outdoorstore & outfitter with electric bike rentals, kayak rentals, bikes for sale, guided fishing, knives, hatchets, swords, and decorative steel items.

Galena, Illinois
INNovation STUDIO LLC - INNovation STUDIO LLC
INNovation STUDIO LLC

INNovation STUDIO LLC

4.9(11)Top Rated

Innovation Studio LLC is a service network focused on finding people with unique passions and ideas bringing their knowledge, dedication, and service to the client. We offer landscaping, organizing, photography, and fishing guiding services but are always ready to expand if new services come available.

St. Charles, Illinois
Peoria Carp Hunters - Peoria Carp Hunters
Peoria Carp Hunters

Peoria Carp Hunters

5(9)Top Rated

USCG certified Captain-EMT. Your biggest problem will be deciding which Asian Carp to shoot first. 7 years operating and specializing in pure fun!

Carp
Lacon, Illinois
River Valley Charter Service - River Valley Charter Service
River Valley Charter Service

River Valley Charter Service

Chillicothe, Illinois

River Valley Charter Service LLC, provides guided fishing charters on the Illinois River in Central Illinois for walleye, sauger, crappie, and white bass. We also offer river tours, for eagle watching and other wildlife viewing.

freshwaterSaugerWhite Bass
Chillicothe, Illinois
Dem Jigs - Dem Jigs
Dem Jigs

Dem Jigs

Streamwood, Illinois

Our hook collection features Mustad and Gamakatsu hooks trusted by anglers at every level—from weekend fishermen to tournament competitors. Built for strength, sharpness, and reliability, these hooks are designed to perform across nearly every fishing application. Whether you’re rigging soft plastics, flipping heavy co

inshore
Streamwood, Illinois
$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

Peak

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Illinois Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Illinois

Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Crappie 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.

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