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Cuba, IL Fishing Trip — September

Your Cuba, IL Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 60°F1" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

September Weather in Cuba

81°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Cuba

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

Hills guide service - Hills guide service
Hills guide service

Hills guide service

5(10)Top Rated

Hill's Guide Service LLC is the premiere charter fishing service for central Illinois. Jason Hill specializes in catching huge blue catfish, flathead catfish, and channel catfish amongst other freshwater species.

Blue CatfishBluefishCatfish
Decatur, Illinois
Peoria Carp Hunters - Peoria Carp Hunters
Peoria Carp Hunters

Peoria Carp Hunters

5(9)Top Rated

USCG certified Captain-EMT. Your biggest problem will be deciding which Asian Carp to shoot first. 7 years operating and specializing in pure fun!

Carp
Lacon, Illinois
River Valley Charter Service - River Valley Charter Service
River Valley Charter Service

River Valley Charter Service

Chillicothe, Illinois

River Valley Charter Service LLC, provides guided fishing charters on the Illinois River in Central Illinois for walleye, sauger, crappie, and white bass. We also offer river tours, for eagle watching and other wildlife viewing.

freshwaterSaugerWhite Bass
Chillicothe, 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

Peak

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Illinois Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Illinois

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.

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.

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.

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