Newman, IL Fishing Trip — April
Your Newman, IL Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 44°F5.9" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Newman
65°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
3 Guides Near Newman
No guides are based in Newman, 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
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 3 fish may exceed 17 inches
Some areas may have specific regulations; consult the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for details.
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.
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.