Island Lake, IL Fishing Trip — August

Your Island Lake, IL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 63°F1.7" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Lake TroutFair
Lake Trout
Various
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various

August Weather in Island Lake

80°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

48 Guides Near Island Lake

No guides are based in Island Lake, 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

Coho Salmon
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.

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.

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

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