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Elkhart, IL Fishing Trip — March

Your Elkhart, IL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 38°F3.1" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassFair
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

March Weather in Elkhart

59°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Elkhart

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

Rambling Rose Guide Service - Rambling Rose Guide Service
Rambling Rose Guide Service

Rambling Rose Guide Service

5(38)Top Rated
Sullivan, Illinois
Lithia Fishing Guide - Lithia Fishing Guide
Lithia Fishing Guide

Lithia Fishing Guide

4.8(19)Top Rated

Lake Shelbyville Fishing Guide Service. Fish for Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Large Mouth Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, Blue Gill, Walleye, Muskie. Check Out Ken's Fishing Report and Fishing Photos. Fish with the Best Guide on Lake Shelbyville!

BluefishBluegillCatfish
Shelbyville, Illinois
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

Walleye

Various
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.

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.

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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