Quincy, IL Fishing Trip — October
Your Quincy, IL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 53°F1.6" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
8 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairMuskie
Casting · Trolling
October Weather in Quincy
71°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Quincy.
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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
Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.
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.
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.