Evanston, IL Fishing Trip — October
Your Evanston, IL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 51°F2.4" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
8 speciesOctober Weather in Evanston
64°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 in Evanston + 48 Nearby
$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
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Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species 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.
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.









