Rockton, IL Fishing Trip — August

Your Rockton, IL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 61°F2.9" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various

August Weather in Rockton

79°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Near Rockton

No guides are based in Rockton, 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

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.

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.

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