Milton, IL Fishing Trip — July

Your Milton, IL Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 71°F5.4" rain · 15 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

5 species
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

July Weather in Milton

87°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

2 Guides Near Milton

No guides are based in Milton, 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.

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

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.

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

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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