Evanston, IL Fishing Trip — September
Your Evanston, IL Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 60°F1.5" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in September
8 speciesSeptember Weather in Evanston
74°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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
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.
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
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.









