Mattoon, IL Fishing Trip — May
Your Mattoon, IL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 53°F4.1" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Mattoon
71°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near Mattoon
No guides are based in Mattoon, 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
Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species 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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.