Island Lake, IL Fishing Trip — February
Your Island Lake, IL Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 31°F / Low 17°F1.1" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in February
8 speciesFebruary Weather in Island Lake
31°F
Avg High
17°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
48 Guides Near Island Lake
No guides are based in Island Lake, but these guides operate 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
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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
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.
Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Possession limit is 6 fish. Check site-specific regulations as some areas may have different rules.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.









