Long Point, IL Fishing Trip — October
Your Long Point, IL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 49°F2" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
8 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
GoodLake Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
FairCoho Salmon
Various
FairChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
October Weather in Long Point
68°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
26 Guides Near Long Point
No guides are based in Long Point, 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
Peak
1 / 2
Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.
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.
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.