Damn Good Steelhead Fishing Guides In Illinois

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 steelhead trips in Illinois, and the most popular trips in the area are Weekday Fishing Trip guided by Gintas, Lake Michigan 8 Hour Trip guided by Josh, and Lake Michigan 6 Hour Trip guided by Josh.

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

The most common fishing techniques in Illinois are light tackle fishing, trolling, and artificial lure fishing but jigging and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for steelhead in Illinois can range anywhere from about $750 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for steelhead in Illinois is $738. The average price for a full day trip for steelhead in Illinois is $1,359.

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 for steelhead fishing in Illinois is fall, and most anglers book their trips 71 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.