Merrionette Park, IL Fishing Trip — March

Your Merrionette Park, IL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 34°F5.3" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassFair
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

March Weather in Merrionette Park

53°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

31 Guides Near Merrionette Park

No guides are based in Merrionette Park, 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

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.

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.

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