Atwood, IL Fishing Trip — May
Your Atwood, IL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 53°F2.5" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Atwood
72°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near Atwood
No guides are based in Atwood, 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
Peak
Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species 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.
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.
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.