Niantic, IL Fishing Trip — October

Your Niantic, IL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 51°F1.5" rain · 3 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

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

October Weather in Niantic

71°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Niantic

No guides are based in Niantic, 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

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

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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