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Evansville, IL Fishing Trip — July

Your Evansville, IL Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 73°F3.7" rain · 15 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various

July Weather in Evansville

88°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

3 Guides Near Evansville

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

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
Shawnee Expeditions - Shawnee Expeditions
Shawnee Expeditions

Shawnee Expeditions

5(4)Top Rated

Lake Kinkaid muskie musky walleye crappie bass fishing guide scott Donovan. Shawnee national forest fishing trip for walleye.

freshwaterLargemouth BassWalleye
Carbondale, Illinois
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service - 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

All about Crappie Fishing. Professional Tackle for all your crappie catching needs. Professional Guide Service located in Southern Illinois

Crappie
Carterville, 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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

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

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

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

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.

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