Waukegan, IL Fishing Trip — May
Your Waukegan, IL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 46°F3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
ExcellentPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
ExcellentWalleye
Various
GoodCoho Salmon
Various
GoodLake Trout
Various
May Weather in Waukegan
61°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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's Biting By Month
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Chinook Salmon
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.