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Elsah, IL Fishing Trip — May

Your Elsah, IL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 55°F5.8" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various

May Weather in Elsah

72°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 Guides Near Elsah

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

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
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
$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
1 / 2

Brown Trout

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

Walleye

Various
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

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

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 3 fish may exceed 17 inches

Some areas may have specific regulations; consult the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for details.

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.

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.

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