Vernon Hills, IL Fishing Trip — December

Your Vernon Hills, IL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 32°F / Low 17°F3" rain · 13 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Vernon Hills

32°F
Avg High
17°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

48 Guides Near Vernon Hills

No guides are based in Vernon Hills, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

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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.

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.

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