Crystal Lake, IL Fishing Trip — May

Your Crystal Lake, IL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 47°F3.6" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

May Weather in Crystal Lake

67°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

48 Guides Near Crystal Lake

No guides are based in Crystal Lake, 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

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.

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.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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