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Geneseo, IL Fishing Trip — February

Your Geneseo, IL Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 34°F / Low 18°F0.7" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

February Weather in Geneseo

34°F
Avg High
18°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Geneseo

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

Nuts Outdoors - Nuts Outdoors
Nuts Outdoors

Nuts Outdoors

4.6(143)Top Rated

An outdoorstore & outfitter with electric bike rentals, kayak rentals, bikes for sale, guided fishing, knives, hatchets, swords, and decorative steel items.

Galena, Illinois
INNovation STUDIO LLC - INNovation STUDIO LLC
INNovation STUDIO LLC

INNovation STUDIO LLC

4.9(11)Top Rated

Innovation Studio LLC is a service network focused on finding people with unique passions and ideas bringing their knowledge, dedication, and service to the client. We offer landscaping, organizing, photography, and fishing guiding services but are always ready to expand if new services come available.

St. Charles, Illinois
Peoria Carp Hunters - Peoria Carp Hunters
Peoria Carp Hunters

Peoria Carp Hunters

5(9)Top Rated

USCG certified Captain-EMT. Your biggest problem will be deciding which Asian Carp to shoot first. 7 years operating and specializing in pure fun!

Carp
Lacon, Illinois
River Valley Charter Service - River Valley Charter Service
River Valley Charter Service

River Valley Charter Service

Chillicothe, Illinois

River Valley Charter Service LLC, provides guided fishing charters on the Illinois River in Central Illinois for walleye, sauger, crappie, and white bass. We also offer river tours, for eagle watching and other wildlife viewing.

freshwaterSaugerWhite Bass
Chillicothe, 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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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

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.

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