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What's Biting in Evanston
8 species reported in the Evanston area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Evanston, IL
Fishing in Evanston in January
1 species is active in and around Evanston in January: Lake Trout. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in February
1 species is active in and around Evanston in February: Lake Trout. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in March
6 species are active in and around Evanston in March: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in April
8 species are active in and around Evanston in April: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in May
8 species are active in and around Evanston in May: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in June
7 species are active in and around Evanston in June: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Steelhead, Walleye, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in July
5 species are active in and around Evanston in July: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in August
4 species are active in and around Evanston in August: Smallmouth Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in September
6 species are active in and around Evanston in September: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in October
5 species are active in and around Evanston in October: Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Perch. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in November
2 species are active in and around Evanston in November: Lake Trout, Steelhead. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston in December
1 species is active in and around Evanston in December: Lake Trout. Book one of Evanston's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Evanston
Evanston, Illinois offers saltwater, brackish fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, March.
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