Scales Mound, IL Fishing Trip — February
Your Scales Mound, IL Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 14°F1" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in February
5 species
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairNorthern Pike
Various
FairBrown Trout
Various
FairWalleye
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
February Weather in Scales Mound
29°F
Avg High
14°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
4 Guides Near Scales Mound
No guides are based in Scales Mound, 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
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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.
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.