Carlinville, IL Fishing Trip — April
Your Carlinville, IL Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 47°F6.4" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
April Weather in Carlinville
66°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
4 Guides Near Carlinville
No guides are based in Carlinville, 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
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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum