Evanston, IL Fishing Trip — January

Your Evanston, IL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 15°F1.7" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

January Weather in Evanston

29°F
Avg High
15°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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

Lake Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout
Size Limit:No size limit

The daily limit is 5 fish, but no more than 3 may be of the same species (Chinook, Coho, Rainbow, Brown, Pink, or Brook Trout). This regulation applies to Lake Michigan and its tributaries.

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.

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