Arlington Heights, IL Fishing Trip — January

Your Arlington Heights, IL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 28°F / Low 14°F1.5" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Arlington Heights

28°F
Avg High
14°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

48 Guides Near Arlington Heights

No guides are based in Arlington Heights, but these guides operate nearby.

View all guides
View all 48 guides
$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.

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

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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession of Rainbow Trout requires an Inland Trout Stamp, unless exempt. Regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific 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.

Start Over