Hillsboro, IA Fishing Trip — August
Your Hillsboro, IA Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 65°F1.3" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
5 species
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodBrown Trout
Various
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Hillsboro
82°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near Hillsboro
No guides are based in Hillsboro, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
Iowa Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.
Species Regulations
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
None
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.