Lake Zurich, IL Fishing Trip — August

Your Lake Zurich, IL Fishing Trip

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

What’s Biting in August

Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

August Weather in Lake Zurich

80°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

48 Guides Near Lake Zurich

No guides are based in Lake Zurich, 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

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.

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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Crappie regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.

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