Hillsboro, IA Fishing Trip — October
Your Hillsboro, IA Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 51°F1.9" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Hillsboro
70°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
6
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
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
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.
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.