Columbus, IL Fishing Trip — July
Your Columbus, IL Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 71°F6" rain · 14 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
July Weather in Columbus
86°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
6"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
No Guides Found
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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
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Possession of Rainbow Trout requires an Inland Trout Stamp, unless exempt. 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.
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.