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Willow Springs, IL Fishing Trip — April

Your Willow Springs, IL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 41°F3.4" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Willow Springs

60°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

34 Guides Near Willow Springs

No guides are based in Willow Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

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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
Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters - Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters
Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters

Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters

5(95)Top Rated

This spring has delivered the best steelhead fishing we've ever seen in the spring on Lake Michigan—and it's not even close. Here at Storm Warning Charters, we've caught more steelhead than so far this year than any other spring season in the past — easily double the usual numbers. So, what is a steelhead? A

Steelhead
Chicago, Illinois
Jawzon fishing charters - Jawzon fishing charters
Jawzon fishing charters

Jawzon fishing charters

5(79)Top Rated
Waukegan, Illinois
Big River Fly Fishing - Big River Fly Fishing
Big River Fly Fishing

Big River Fly Fishing

5(78)Top Rated
Chicago, Illinois
Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service - Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service
Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service

Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service

4.8(57)Top Rated

Musky Bucktails made in the USA. Completely customize your pikedreamers bucktail right from our store! Flashabou, Deertail and Marabou fishing lures for Musky and Pike

Northern Pike
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Rod and Pan Guide Service - Rod and Pan Guide Service
Rod and Pan Guide Service

Rod and Pan Guide Service

4.9(49)Top Rated
McHenry, Illinois
BookMeABoat - BookMeABoat
BookMeABoat

BookMeABoat

5(39)Top Rated

We offer the cleanest and largest boats for Chicago fishing charters.

Chicago, Illinois
King fisher Charters - King fisher Charters
King fisher Charters

King fisher Charters

4.8(47)Top Rated

KingFisher Charters | KingFisher Chicago Fishing Charters

Chicago, Illinois
Why Knot Chicago Fishing Charters - Why Knot Chicago Fishing Charters
Why Knot Chicago Fishing Charters

Why Knot Chicago Fishing Charters

5(34)Top Rated

Salmon and trout charter fishing on Lake Michigan out of downtown Chicago. Our boat is perfect for your next Chicago salmon fishing charter!

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Chicago, Illinois
Angler Chicago Fishing Charters - Angler Chicago Fishing Charters
Angler Chicago Fishing Charters

Angler Chicago Fishing Charters

4.8(30)Top Rated
Chicago, Illinois
Captain Bob's Confusion Chicago Fishing Charters - Captain Bob's Confusion Chicago Fishing Charters
Captain Bob's Confusion Chicago Fishing Charters

Captain Bob's Confusion Chicago Fishing Charters

4.5(32)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Chicago, Illinois. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Chicago, Illinois
Party on Boats LLC - Party on Boats LLC
Party on Boats LLC

Party on Boats LLC

4.7(23)Top Rated

party on the boat or luxury yacht in Chicago,lake Michigan,Il. Weddings,birthdays,graduations,special,private events made specially for you!

Chicago, Illinois
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Rainbow Trout

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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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Crappie

freshwater
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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

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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Crappie 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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