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A Morning Affair Charters -
Charter boat fishing for Salmon and Trout on Lake Michigan aboard a 32
foot Trojan with Fly Bridge and extra wide beam.
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Addiction Charters - Lake
Michigan charter fishing for King Salmon.
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After U II Fishing Charters -
Salmon and Trout fishing charters from a 46-foot, twin-engine Sea Ray
Sportfisherman led by Captain Joe Penar. Charter rates, pricing and
services are discussed.
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Al Nutty's Kinkaid Lake Guide Service
- Guided trips for musky, bass, trout and panfish.
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Anastacia Marie Sportfishing -
Lake Michigan Salmon and trout fishing aboard the 32 foot, Anastacia Marie
docked at North Point Marina.
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Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- The lake has 1,134 surface acres with a maximum depth of six feet and an
average depth of four feet. Located in Fulton County. Information on
Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, natural features, picnicking, and
directions provided.
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Angler Charters - Find charter
boats, Lake Michigan and Illinois reports, and a directory.
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Angler's Fishing Information Network
- Fishing information on walleye, muskie, bass, northern pike, crappie and
other freshwater fish.Includes: Places to go, people to see and people to
talk to on and off the we.
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Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria, this area provides
various outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, boating, dog
training, picnicking, wildlife observation and photography.
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Big Goomba Guide Service -
Fishing in northern Illinois. Specializing in teaching families and
children techniques on how to fish and catch muskies.
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Bon-Shell, The - Lake Michigan
charter boat fishing for salmon and trout out of Waukegan Harbor from
April through October.
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Breezy 1 Sportfishing - A no
fish, no pay Lake Michigan charter for salmon and trout.
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Cache River State Natural Area -
11,768 acres composed of two distinct management units, the Little Black
Slough and the Lower Cache, situated on the Cache River in Johnson and
Pulaski counties.
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Chad Cain's Muskie Guide Service
- Offers guided trips and fishing reports for Lake Kindaid in south
central Illinois.
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Challenger Sport Fishing Charters
- King salmon, coho salmon and lake trout fishing on Lake Michigan aboard
the Challenger, based out of North Point Marina.
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Chicago Area Paddling/Fishing Pages
- Descriptions and online maps for over 100 places to fish and boat in the
Chicagoland area.
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Chicago Fishing Guide - Places to
fish in the Chicagoland Area (100's of free maps online, many include
depths).
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Chicago Fishing Links - A
comprehensive fishing directory. Based in Chicago, covers the entire
Midwest. Find places to fish, bait and tackle shops, fishing tips, or
locate resorts, guides and charters from Lake Erie to Ontario.
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Chicagoland Bank Anglers - Local
chapter for match fishing, a type of competitive, spectator-driven sport
fishing. Includes overview of this sport, along with match schedule,
officers and contacts.
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ChicagolandFishing.com - Chicago
area fishing information, comprehensive fishing reports, bulletin boards
for the Chicagoland angler.
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ChiTown-Angler.com - Daily
comprehensive fishing and hunting reports of sportsmen's preferred
locations. A fishing site devoted to the exchange of quality fishing
information.
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Cindy J Charters - Charter
fishing boat on Lake Michigan, ported at North Point Marina. Rates,
directions, photo gallery, and contact information provided.
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Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Twenty-two species of fish are present in the lake, but most anglers
seek bass, white crappie and channel catfish. The heated discharge of the
Coffeen Power Station affects 73% of the surface water.
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Dean Byers Fishing Guide Service
- Guided trips on Lake Shelbyville for crappie, bass and walleye.
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Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area
- A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land - the Des
Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the
abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and variety of sportfishing
species.
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Diamond Ghost Charters - Fishing
for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. Photo gallery of catches made by
customers. All tackle furnished.
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Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Areas
- Frank C. Bellrose, world-renown waterfowl expert, has designated this
Great Bend as the entry point to the lower Illinois River valley, an
important North American waterfowl migration corridor.
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Duckbill Fishing Charters -
Sportfishing on Lake Michigan aboard the a 31-foot Pacemaker sportfishing
yacht from mid-April through mid-October.
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Elliott Donnelley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (EDTU)
- Works to conserve, protect and restore Chicago area trout and salmon
fisheries and their watersheds. Features an events calendar, articles on
fishing and conservation, news, and links.
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Fin Seeker - Sportfishing on Lake
Michigan with Captain Jason Lee. Showcases rates and services, video
footage, and location map.
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Fishin.com Illinois Fishing Reports
- Fishing reports, fishing regulations, and links to Corps of Engineers,
and Illinois Department of Fish and Game. Articles on fishing around the
country. Part of larger site Fishin.com covering the Southeast.
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FishingtheUSA.com: Fishing Illinois
- Guide to the statewide fishing with fishing reports and message boards.
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Gary Borger Chapter of Trout Unlimited
- Offers conservation support and fishing resources to members in Northern
Illinois. Photo gallery, links, an events calendar, and contact details
are featured.
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GORP - Wildlife Strategies -
Guide to Crab Orchard and Cypress Creek wildlife refuges in southern
Illinois. Both offer hiking and biking trails, and birding opportunities.
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Gotta Fish - Source for
Chicagoland fishing information.
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Great Lakes Sport Fishing -
Charter service that offers two state inspected and fully insured vessels,
The Mid Life Crisis, and The Blue Whale. Features reservation and contact
forms, coupons, and rates.
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Green River State Wildlife Area -
A wildlife restoration area popular among hunters, horseback riders,
hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Harmon, just
north of the Ohio border.
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Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- This 1,800 Acres-Commonwealth Edison cooling lake offers fishing,
boating, and hunting opportunities. Located in Morris.
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Howie Fly Charters - Lake
Michigan chartered sports fishing aboard a 35-foot Chriscraft. Rates and
general information provided.
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Illinois Outdoors - Fishing and
Outdoors information. Free fishing tips and photo contest. Maps, and
reports.
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Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges
- Forms vital links in a chain of life-sustaining refuges within the
Mississippi Flyway. The refuges are composed of four units along 125 miles
of the Illinois River. Includes access regulations, bird and wildlife
diversity, and management. Offices located in Havana.
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Illinois River Paddling/Fishing -
Illinois River Paddling and Fishing information.
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Just 4 Fun - Chicago area sport
fishing charters. Includes rates and schedule.
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Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area
- The area contains 36 miles of channelized river, plus additional oxbows,
creeks, and river bottom lakes for the angler to enjoy.
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King Olaf Charters - Charter boat
service on Lake Michigan on a custom 38 foot Sport fisherman boat with an
oversized deck. It includes a bathroom, sleeping quarters, a TV, stove,
oven, small refrigerator, and air conditioning.
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Kristy Lynn Charters - Salmon and
trout fishing in Lake Michigan out of Waukegan Harbor. Rates, season
schedule, services and location map are provided.
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Lake Michigan Angler - Fishing
information, tips, and techniques for Lake Michigan.
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Lake Online - Guide to Lake
County hot spots. Includes information on activities, Chain-O-Lakes,
fests, community events and tons of interesting stuff.
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Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
- One of the largest protected heron nesting sites in our state.
Plainfield, IL
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Lake Shelbyville, Illinois - Lake
Shelbyville's abundant miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water is
paradise to visitors from all over the country.
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Larry's Fishing Hole of Central Illinois
- Fishing facts, tips, lake reports, product test, places to go, trivia,
fishing gals reports and recipes.
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LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- LaSalle Lake, a manmade, 2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of
Marseilles, popular among anglers.
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Lee Wulff Chapter of Trout Unlimited
- Serving the Northwest suburbs of Chicago to protect, and restore
coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Features discussion forum, photo
gallery,
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Lone Eagle Sport Fishing Charters
- Captain Norm has chartered the west shore of Lake Michigan since 1977
for chinook, coho, browns, lakers and steelhead.
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Lucky Dog Charters - Captain Jim
Kaske offers Salmon and Trout fishing aboard a 34-foot Trojan
International. Rates, directions, and photo gallery are showcased.
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Maddog Baits - Information on
Gene Cailey's handmade spinner baits, and his guide service on Illinois
Lakes, and Canada.
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Martinez Fly Rods - Custom fly
rod builder in North Central Illinois. Long history of taking NW Indiana
steelhead and smallmouth in IL.
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Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Consists of 1,017 acres and is located in Grundy County 3 miles
southwest of Braidwood in Braceville. Offers fishing, hunting and boating.
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Migrator Sport Fishing Charters -
Captain Bob Rossa and his boat, The Migrator, provide charters off Lake
Michigan for salmon and trout. Fishing charters daily out of Northpoint
Marina. Photo gallery, directions, and waterfowl hunting services are
provided.
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Ninja Charters - Lake Michigan
sportfishing charters for salmon and trout out of Waukegan Harbor.
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Northpoint Sportfishing & Guide Service, Inc.
- Offers fishing on Lake Michigan for salmon and trout using guide and
charter boats.
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Passtime Charters - Features a
35-foot Silverton Sport Fish for Chinook and Coho Salmon, Lake Trout,
Rainbow and Brown Trout. Operates from April through October.
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PFC Geoffrey Morris Memorial Governors Cup Fishing
Tournament - Proceeds of the June event will
benefit the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. Includes a schedule,
registration form, rules, observer policies, a photo gallery and a map of
Waukegan Harbor.
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Playin' Hooky Charters - Salmon
and Trout fishing charter with Captain John Wagner aboard a fully equipped
33-foot Chris-Craft. Features a photo gallery, and overview of services
and offerings.
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Renegade Charters - Offers trips
for parties of up to three people for salmon and trout fishing in Lake
Michigan.
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Rock River Guide Service -
Catfish fishing in North Western, Illinois. Fish for flathead and channel
catfish, walleye, and sauger.
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RX Stiker Fishing Charters -
Salmon and trout fishing charters on Lake Michigan.
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Shabbona's Lakeside Online -
Shabbona Lake State Park, home of 4 state record muskies is located in
northern Illinois.
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Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
- A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days
provides the basis for the name. Even on extremely cold days, this pool
does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress.
Located in Yorkville.
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Stateline Sportfishing - Charter
service on Lake Michigan offering sport fishing for salmon and trout.
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Steven James Rusteberg, AllMuskie.com
- Guide and advocate for muskie stocking and fish protection programs.
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TMA Charters - Full service sport
fishing provider for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan.
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William W. Powers Conservation Area
- A 160-acre tract was acquired by the state in 1947 and became known as
the Wolf Lake Conservation Area. Other acquisitions have now increased the
area, near Chicago, to 580 acres, of which 419 acres are water.
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Wound Up Sportfishing Charters -
Salmon and trout fishing charter boat based in North Point Marina.