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Morris, IL Fishing Trip — April

Your Morris, IL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 42°F3.3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Morris

63°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Morris

No guides are based in Morris, but these guides operate nearby.

INNovation STUDIO LLC - INNovation STUDIO LLC
INNovation STUDIO LLC

INNovation STUDIO LLC

4.9(11)Top Rated

Innovation Studio LLC is a service network focused on finding people with unique passions and ideas bringing their knowledge, dedication, and service to the client. We offer landscaping, organizing, photography, and fishing guiding services but are always ready to expand if new services come available.

St. Charles, Illinois
SchellFish Charters - SchellFish Charters
SchellFish Charters

SchellFish Charters

5(4)Top Rated

Fishing Lake Michigan - Captain Robert Schell Charter & Guide Fishing Trips on Lake Michigan for Perch, King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Steelhead Trout and Lake Trout in Illinois & Indiana from Chicago, Illinois to East Chicago, Indiana.

Brown TroutLake TroutPerch
Crete, Illinois
Dem Jigs - Dem Jigs
Dem Jigs

Dem Jigs

Streamwood, Illinois

Our hook collection features Mustad and Gamakatsu hooks trusted by anglers at every level—from weekend fishermen to tournament competitors. Built for strength, sharpness, and reliability, these hooks are designed to perform across nearly every fishing application. Whether you’re rigging soft plastics, flipping heavy co

inshore
Streamwood, Illinois
$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

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

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.

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