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

$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 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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