Hillsboro, IA Fishing Trip — February
Your Hillsboro, IA Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 35°F / Low 19°F0.5" rain · 2 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in February
5 species
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairBrown Trout
Various
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
February Weather in Hillsboro
35°F
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
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
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.
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