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Lee, IL Fishing Trip — May

Your Lee, IL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 49°F2.5" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various

May Weather in Lee

70°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

52 Guides Near Lee

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

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Renegade Fishing Charters - Renegade Fishing Charters
Renegade Fishing Charters

Renegade Fishing Charters

5(173)Top Rated

Looking for big fish and a lot of fun on a Lake Michigan fishing charter? Our Lake Michigan Fishing Charter is based in Winthop Harbor (north of Chicago).

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters - Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters
Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters

Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters

4.9(144)Top Rated

We are Chicago's Lake Michigan area’s premier fishing charters. We have been serving the Chicago and Waukegan areas for over 40 years.

Waukegan, Illinois
Twenty Four VII Charters - Twenty Four VII Charters
Twenty Four VII Charters

Twenty Four VII Charters

5(118)Top Rated

Twenty Four VII Charters LLC, Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charters, Charters on Lake Michigan out of Kenosha, Wisconsin and North Point, IL. coho, king salmon, steelhead, brown & lake trout

Lake TroutSalmonSpeckled Trout
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Scull and Oars - Scull and Oars
Scull and Oars

Scull and Oars

4.9(130)Top Rated

Kayak rental service on the Nippersink Creek through Glacial Park for McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County and Cook County. We provide pick-up and drop-off service for renters and non-renters. We are the only kayak rental service located on the Nippersink Creek. Enjoy a beautiful kayak rental in the stateline scull and oars.

Wonder Lake, Illinois
Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters - Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters
Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters

Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters

5(95)Top Rated

This spring has delivered the best steelhead fishing we've ever seen in the spring on Lake Michigan—and it's not even close. Here at Storm Warning Charters, we've caught more steelhead than so far this year than any other spring season in the past — easily double the usual numbers. So, what is a steelhead? A

Steelhead
Chicago, Illinois
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
Jawzon fishing charters - Jawzon fishing charters
Jawzon fishing charters

Jawzon fishing charters

5(79)Top Rated
Waukegan, Illinois
Big River Fly Fishing - Big River Fly Fishing
Big River Fly Fishing

Big River Fly Fishing

5(78)Top Rated
Chicago, Illinois
Diamond Ghost Charters - Diamond Ghost Charters
Diamond Ghost Charters

Diamond Ghost Charters

5(77)Top Rated
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Migrator Charters - Migrator Charters
Migrator Charters

Migrator Charters

5(57)Top Rated

Migrator Charters located in Withrop Harbor, IL. We believe GREAT FISHING = GREAT FUN! Book your safe, fun, and memorable trip with us today!

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service - Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service
Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service

Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service

4.8(57)Top Rated

Musky Bucktails made in the USA. Completely customize your pikedreamers bucktail right from our store! Flashabou, Deertail and Marabou fishing lures for Musky and Pike

Northern Pike
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
OPS eXperiences - OPS eXperiences
OPS eXperiences

OPS eXperiences

5(45)Top Rated

Fishing guide Wisconsin kayak fishing in Illinois and kayak fishing guide trips available book a fishing guide today

Wonder Lake, Illinois
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Brown Trout

Various
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M
A
M
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J
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O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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Rainbow Trout

Various
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Chicago16 guides · 68 miWaukegan8 guides · 69 miMcHenry2 guides · 56 miWonder Lake2 guides · 53 mi

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.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 3 fish may exceed 17 inches

Some areas may have specific regulations; consult the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for details.

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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession of Rainbow Trout requires an Inland Trout Stamp, unless exempt. Regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.

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