St. Elmo, IL Fishing Trip — March

Your St. Elmo, IL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 38°F3" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

March Weather in St. Elmo

60°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Near St. Elmo

No guides are based in St. Elmo, 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

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.

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.

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.

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