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Cortland, IL Fishing Trip — May

Your Cortland, IL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 48°F2.6" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various

May Weather in Cortland

69°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

11 Guides Near Cortland

No guides are based in Cortland, but these guides operate nearby.

Scull and Oars - Scull and Oars
Scull and Oars

Scull and Oars

4.9(130)Top Rated

Kayak rental service on the Nippersink Creek through Glacial Park for McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County and Cook County. We provide pick-up and drop-off service for renters and non-renters. We are the only kayak rental service located on the Nippersink Creek. Enjoy a beautiful kayak rental in the stateline scull and oars.

Wonder Lake, Illinois
Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service - Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service
Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service

Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service

4.8(57)Top Rated

Musky Bucktails made in the USA. Completely customize your pikedreamers bucktail right from our store! Flashabou, Deertail and Marabou fishing lures for Musky and Pike

Northern Pike
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
OPS eXperiences - OPS eXperiences
OPS eXperiences

OPS eXperiences

5(45)Top Rated

Fishing guide Wisconsin kayak fishing in Illinois and kayak fishing guide trips available book a fishing guide today

Wonder Lake, Illinois
Rod and Pan Guide Service - Rod and Pan Guide Service
Rod and Pan Guide Service

Rod and Pan Guide Service

4.9(49)Top Rated
McHenry, Illinois
Musky Mob Guide Service - Musky Mob Guide Service
Musky Mob Guide Service

Musky Mob Guide Service

5(11)Top Rated

Lake Geneva Musky Fishing Guide

Richmond, Illinois
INNovation STUDIO LLC - INNovation STUDIO LLC
INNovation STUDIO LLC

INNovation STUDIO LLC

4.9(11)Top Rated

Innovation Studio LLC is a service network focused on finding people with unique passions and ideas bringing their knowledge, dedication, and service to the client. We offer landscaping, organizing, photography, and fishing guiding services but are always ready to expand if new services come available.

St. Charles, Illinois
Playinhooky charters - Playinhooky charters
Playinhooky charters

Playinhooky charters

4.6(11)Top Rated

Photos of fish caught on the Playin' Hooky Charters Chicago and Waukegan Charter boat, this is a small sample of the catch of salmon and trout.

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Morton Grove, Illinois
Lets GO Fishing - Lets GO Fishing
Lets GO Fishing

Lets GO Fishing

4.8(5)Top Rated

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McHenry, Illinois
Kristy Lynn Charters - Terry Nied
Terry Nied

Kristy Lynn Charters

2(3)

Charter fishing on lake michigan out of chicago ,waukegan for salmon and trout. 30 year fishing charters fishing chicago lake michigan

freshwaterSpeckled TroutSalmon
Prospect Heights, Illinois
Dem Jigs - Dem Jigs
Dem Jigs

Dem Jigs

Streamwood, Illinois

Our hook collection features Mustad and Gamakatsu hooks trusted by anglers at every level—from weekend fishermen to tournament competitors. Built for strength, sharpness, and reliability, these hooks are designed to perform across nearly every fishing application. Whether you’re rigging soft plastics, flipping heavy co

inshore
Streamwood, Illinois
Addiction Charters - Addiction Charters
Addiction Charters

Addiction Charters

Lindenhurst, Illinois

Chicago Lake Michigan Illinois charter fishing with Addiction Charters is the best King Salmon fishing around Chicago on Lake Michigan

freshwaterSalmon
Lindenhurst, Illinois
$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

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Rainbow Trout

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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Crappie

freshwater
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Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Chicago16 guides · 54 miWinthrop Harbor12 guides · 59 miWaukegan8 guides · 53 miMcHenry2 guides · 40 miWonder Lake2 guides · 37 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

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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