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Dowell, IL Fishing Trip — April

Your Dowell, IL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 49°F7.9" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Dowell

68°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
7.9"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Dowell

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

Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC - Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC
Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC

Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC

5(5)Top Rated

Contact Burton's Outdoor Guiding LLC for questions about guided fishing trips in Southern Illinois, especially on Rend Lake.

Woodlawn, Illinois
Shawnee Expeditions - Shawnee Expeditions
Shawnee Expeditions

Shawnee Expeditions

5(4)Top Rated

Lake Kinkaid muskie musky walleye crappie bass fishing guide scott Donovan. Shawnee national forest fishing trip for walleye.

freshwaterLargemouth BassWalleye
Carbondale, Illinois
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service - 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

All about Crappie Fishing. Professional Tackle for all your crappie catching needs. Professional Guide Service located in Southern Illinois

Crappie
Carterville, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

Crappie

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

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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