Batchtown, IL Fishing Trip — May
Your Batchtown, IL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 55°F3.5" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Batchtown
72°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 Guide Near Batchtown
No guides are based in Batchtown, 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
1 / 2
Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species 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.
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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.