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East Moline, IL Fishing Trip — October

Your East Moline, IL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 50°F2.4" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

October Weather in East Moline

68°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near East Moline

No guides are based in East Moline, but these guides operate nearby.

Nuts Outdoors - Nuts Outdoors
Nuts Outdoors

Nuts Outdoors

4.6(143)Top Rated

An outdoorstore & outfitter with electric bike rentals, kayak rentals, bikes for sale, guided fishing, knives, hatchets, swords, and decorative steel items.

Galena, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

Walleye

Various
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

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Walleye 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.

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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