Cerro Gordo, IL Fishing Trip — April

Your Cerro Gordo, IL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 44°F6.1" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Cerro Gordo

65°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
6.1"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Near Cerro Gordo

No guides are based in Cerro Gordo, 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.

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.

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.

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