Island Lake, IL Fishing Trip — November

Your Island Lake, IL Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 47°F / Low 34°F2.4" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in November

8 species
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassFair
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing

November Weather in Island Lake

47°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
9
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.

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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

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
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.

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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