Evanston, IL Fishing Trip — April

Your Evanston, IL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 41°F2" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Evanston

57°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

1 in Evanston + 48 Nearby

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$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.

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

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Lake Michigan regulations may differ; check specific location regulations.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Possession limit is 6 fish. Check site-specific regulations as some areas may have different rules.

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.

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