McCullom Lake, IL Fishing Trip — October

Your McCullom Lake, IL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 48°F1.6" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in McCullom Lake

64°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

47 Guides Near McCullom Lake

No guides are based in McCullom 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

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.

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.

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