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Carbondale, IL Fishing Trip — April

Your Carbondale, IL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 50°F8.1" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Carbondale

69°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
8.1"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 in Carbondale + 2 Nearby

Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC - Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC
Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC

Burton’s Outdoor Guiding LLC

5(5)Top Rated

Contact Burton's Outdoor Guiding LLC for questions about guided fishing trips in Southern Illinois, especially on Rend Lake.

Woodlawn, Illinois
Shawnee Expeditions - Shawnee Expeditions
Shawnee Expeditions

Shawnee Expeditions

5(4)Top Rated

Lake Kinkaid muskie musky walleye crappie bass fishing guide scott Donovan. Shawnee national forest fishing trip for walleye.

freshwaterLargemouth BassWalleye
Carbondale, Illinois
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service - 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

All about Crappie Fishing. Professional Tackle for all your crappie catching needs. Professional Guide Service located in Southern Illinois

Crappie
Carterville, Illinois

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
Snacks or lunch
Cooler for your catch
Motion sickness medication (if needed)
Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
Bug spray
Rain gear
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Carbondale from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Carbondale

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Carbondale

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Illinois Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Illinois

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Largemouth Bass regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Walleye regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Crappie regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.

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