Rochester, IL Fishing Trip — August
Your Rochester, IL Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 66°F2.2" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
5 species
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairWalleye
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Rochester
83°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near Rochester
No guides are based in Rochester, 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
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
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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.
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.