| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brown Trout
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
|
Chinook Salmon
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
|
Coho Salmon
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
|
Lake Trout
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
|
Steelhead
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
If you’re fishing in Chicago, IL knowing when to toss out a line is key. Our Chicago fishing seasons calendar lays out which species are running right now and with color-coded seasonality, it’s easy to see what’s biting in Chicago right now. From which months to catch brown trout in Chicago to which months are best for chinook salmon in Chicago and every other species in between, we’ve aggregated the data so you can plan your next trip to Chicago with confidence. Ready to book your trip? See here all our Chicago fishing charters, find something you like, and let us set you up for the trip of a lifetime!