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Apple River, IL Fishing Trip — December

Your Apple River, IL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 30°F / Low 14°F1.9" rain · 11 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

December Weather in Apple River

30°F
Avg High
14°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

7 Guides Near Apple River

No guides are based in Apple River, but these guides operate nearby.

Scull and Oars - Scull and Oars
Scull and Oars

Scull and Oars

4.9(130)Top Rated

Kayak rental service on the Nippersink Creek through Glacial Park for McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County and Cook County. We provide pick-up and drop-off service for renters and non-renters. We are the only kayak rental service located on the Nippersink Creek. Enjoy a beautiful kayak rental in the stateline scull and oars.

Wonder Lake, Illinois
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
OPS eXperiences - OPS eXperiences
OPS eXperiences

OPS eXperiences

5(45)Top Rated

Fishing guide Wisconsin kayak fishing in Illinois and kayak fishing guide trips available book a fishing guide today

Wonder Lake, Illinois
Rod and Pan Guide Service - Rod and Pan Guide Service
Rod and Pan Guide Service

Rod and Pan Guide Service

4.9(49)Top Rated
McHenry, Illinois
Musky Mob Guide Service - Musky Mob Guide Service
Musky Mob Guide Service

Musky Mob Guide Service

5(11)Top Rated

Lake Geneva Musky Fishing Guide

Richmond, 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
Lets GO Fishing - Lets GO Fishing
Lets GO Fishing

Lets GO Fishing

4.8(5)Top Rated

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McHenry, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Brown Trout

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

Walleye

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

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

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.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 3 fish may exceed 17 inches

Some areas may have specific regulations; consult the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for details.

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.

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.

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