Chicago Ridge, IL Fishing Trip — October

Your Chicago Ridge, IL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 49°F2" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

October Weather in Chicago Ridge

65°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

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
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.

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.

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