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Waukegan, IL Fishing Trip — December

Your Waukegan, IL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 32°F / Low 19°F2.6" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

December Weather in Waukegan

32°F
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Matched

Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters - Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters
Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters

Spendthrift Chicago Fishing Charters

4.9(144)Top Rated

We are Chicago's Lake Michigan area’s premier fishing charters. We have been serving the Chicago and Waukegan areas for over 40 years.

Waukegan, Illinois
Jawzon fishing charters - Jawzon fishing charters
Jawzon fishing charters

Jawzon fishing charters

5(79)Top Rated
Waukegan, Illinois
Long Gone 3 Charters - Long Gone 3 Charters
Long Gone 3 Charters

Long Gone 3 Charters

4.6(22)Top Rated
Waukegan, Illinois
Kingfin Charters - Kingfin Charters
Kingfin Charters

Kingfin Charters

5(12)Top Rated

Lake Michigan Fishing Charters, Fishing Charters, Waukegan Fishing Charters, Lake Michigan

freshwater
Waukegan, Illinois
Merganzer Fishing Charters - Merganzer Fishing Charters
Merganzer Fishing Charters

Merganzer Fishing Charters

5(12)Top Rated

Salmon fishing Lake Michigan, we are a charter boat service based out of Waukegan Illinois. We have a world class fishery, less than a hour from Chicago.

Salmon
Waukegan, Illinois
Prime Time Fishing - Prime Time Fishing
Prime Time Fishing

Prime Time Fishing

5(9)Top Rated

Waukegan Illinois salmon and trout fishing charter

freshwaterSpeckled TroutSalmon
Waukegan, Illinois
Double K Charters - Double K Charters
Double K Charters

Double K Charters

5(4)Top Rated
inshore
Waukegan, Illinois
Schools Out Sport Fishing - Schools Out Sport Fishing
Schools Out Sport Fishing

Schools Out Sport Fishing

Waukegan, Illinois

Salmon and Trout fishing in the Chicagoland and Milwaukee region on Lake Michigan. Book today aboard School's Out Sport Fishing.

freshwaterSpeckled TroutSalmon
Waukegan, Illinois
$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

Coho Salmon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Chicago16 guides · 33 miWinthrop Harbor12 guides · 9 miMcHenry2 guides · 18 miWonder Lake2 guides · 24 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

Lake Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout
Size Limit:No size limit

The daily limit is 5 fish, but no more than 3 may be of the same species (Chinook, Coho, Rainbow, Brown, Pink, or Brook Trout). This regulation applies to Lake Michigan and its tributaries.

Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Possession limit is 6 fish. Check site-specific regulations as some areas may have different rules.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Lake Michigan regulations may differ; check specific location regulations.

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