Full day and ½ day guided trips available.
½ Day: $150
(4 hours fishing)
Full day: $300
(8 hours fishing)
There are several lakes available throughout Central Illinois that we can visit. These lakes are including but not limited to:
17 Waters Edge Blvd.
Springfield, Illinois
62712
2060 E. 1500 North Road
Shelbyville, Ilinois
62565
10149 Co Rd 11
Chandlerville, IL
62627
Part of the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Wildlife Area
As well as other numerous ponds (both public and private)
Additionally, other muskie lakes from Kinkaid in Southern Illinois to the Fox Chain can be discussed and negotiated. Also, during winter weather, ice fishing trips are available.
Contact directly for details and costs.

Beginner
Includes 3 two hour fishing expeditions focusing on the beginner. Basic skills with casting instruction, fishing safety, baits, lures, fish species are all covered in these sessions.
Price: $250

Intermediate
Includes 4 two hour fishing expeditions with more advanced details on casting, additional lure use and applications, and more expanded techniques.
Price: $400

Some Experience
Includes 3 four hour fishing expeditions on Central Illinois lakes, targeting specific species and using skills learned in other sessions or demonstrated by student so the sessions can be geared to increasing the student’s knowledge, skills and enjoyment of fishing and sharing the experience with adult parent/guardian.
Price: $500

Skilled Student
Includes 2 full day experiences on the water and the option to make a trip outside Central Illinois for full trip experience that can be tailored for multi-day expedition.
Price will vary, experience is customized for student and location.
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