Fond du Lac, WI Fishing Trip — October
Your Fond du Lac, WI Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 47°F1.8" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
October Weather in Fond du Lac
63°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
53 Guides Near Fond du Lac
No guides are based in Fond du Lac, 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
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Wisconsin Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$20
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout stamp and Great Lakes stamp available additionally.
Species Regulations
Northern Pike
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:26-inch minimum
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.
Brown Trout
Season:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Many streams have special regulations, including gear restrictions and catch-and-release only sections. Check specific waterbody regulations.
Largemouth Bass
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025 for catch and release only. Harvest season opens June 15, 2024.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.