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West City, IL Fishing Trip — December

Your West City, IL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 46°F / Low 30°F1.2" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

December Weather in West City

46°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near West City

No guides are based in West City, but these guides operate nearby.

Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC - Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC
Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC

Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC

5(5)Top Rated

Contact Burton's Outdoor Guiding LLC for questions about guided fishing trips in Southern Illinois, especially on Rend Lake.

Woodlawn, Illinois
Shawnee Expeditions - Shawnee Expeditions
Shawnee Expeditions

Shawnee Expeditions

5(4)Top Rated

Lake Kinkaid muskie musky walleye crappie bass fishing guide scott Donovan. Shawnee national forest fishing trip for walleye.

freshwaterLargemouth BassWalleye
Carbondale, Illinois
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service - 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

All about Crappie Fishing. Professional Tackle for all your crappie catching needs. Professional Guide Service located in Southern Illinois

Crappie
Carterville, 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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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

Brown Trout

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

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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 3 fish may exceed 17 inches

Some areas may have specific regulations; consult the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for details.

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.

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