Damn Good Ice Fishing Guides In Illinois

The best ice fishing trips in Illinois are:

• OPS eXperiences

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 ice fishing trip in Illinois: Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing guided by Trevor.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly ice fishing guides / fishing lessons in Illinois? Check out our beginner and family friendly ice fishing guides in Illinois.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for ice fishing in Illinois.

The most commonly sought after species for ice fishing in Illinois are: 1. bluegill, 2. channel catfish, 3. crappie, 4. largemouth bass, and 5. striped bass.

Prices for ice fishing in Illinois can range anywhere from about $435 to $755, but the average price for a half day trip for ice fishing in Illinois is $395. The average price for a full day trip for ice fishing in Illinois is $795.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a ice fishing trip in Illinois is winter, and most anglers book their trips 2 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Illinois, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Illinois. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Illinois.