Forest Park, IL Fishing Trip — August

Your Forest Park, IL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 65°F2.6" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various

August Weather in Forest Park

81°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

49 Guides Near Forest Park

No guides are based in Forest Park, but these guides operate 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.

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Species Regulations

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession of Rainbow Trout requires an Inland Trout Stamp, unless exempt. 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
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.

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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