North Chicago, IL Fishing Trip — January

Your North Chicago, IL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 28°F / Low 15°F1" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

January Weather in North Chicago

28°F
Avg High
15°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

48 Guides Near North Chicago

No guides are based in North Chicago, 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

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.

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

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Walleye regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.

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