Chicago Ridge, IL Fishing Trip — November

Your Chicago Ridge, IL Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 35°F2.6" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in November

Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassFair
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

November Weather in Chicago Ridge

48°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

31 Guides Near Chicago Ridge

No guides are based in Chicago Ridge, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

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Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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