Come enjoy a guided fishing trip on Rend Lake with Lakeside Guide Services in Ina, IL. As a local guide, I know the lake and the areas where we may find fish depending on the season and current conditions.
"Captain Jeff provided a great fishing experience. The weather conditions weren’t the greatest, but we made the best of the day." — Steve,
Spend the day with Rend Lake Fishing Trips and find out what the fishing in Whittington is about! With Captain Jason at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
"Got as a gift for my birthday and went with my 11 year old son." — Megan,
Full Moon Fishing Service specializes in introducing their clients to many southern Illinois lakes. Join your guide Fred Mooney and let him take you to Rend Lake, where you will be fishing for Crappie. Capt.
"My brother and I make an annual trip somewhere across the states." — Jerry,
Rend Lake - Lake of Egypt- Carlyle Lake Excited to go fishing in Southern IL? That's what KAM Fishing 618 is here for! Captain Kendall will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from their angling experience.
"Our captain was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and interacted wonderfully with my son." — Jessica,
Book your next trip with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service! Your guide for the day is Captain Matt, giving you access to years of fishing experience.
"Captain Matt took the time to explain the method and worked to get us catching crappies." — Ed,
Rend Lake Crappie Guides offers some of the best crappie fishing on the lake. Crappie are the main target, but bass and bluegill fishing trips are also available in the spring.
Experience premier fishing adventures at Rend Lake, a sprawling 18,900-acre reservoir in Southern Illinois renowned for its abundant channel catfish, trophy largemouth bass, and hefty crappie populations. With 162 miles of scenic shoreline and accessible boat ramps, this destination offers year-round angling opportunities across diverse habitats like deep rock banks, offshore stumps, and feeder creeks after heavy rains.
Channel catfish dominate catches here, averaging 2.5 pounds with frequent 10-pound giants, while summer 'hogging' expeditions target flathead catfish exceeding 70 pounds. Crappie fishing ranks among the Midwest's finest, with consistent hauls of 10-12 inch specimens and bruisers over 15 inches, particularly favoring jigs and minnows. Largemouth bass thrive under active stocking programs, striking plastic worms and crankbaits among submerged structures.
Local guides enhance your pursuit with specialized trips using techniques tailored to Rend Lake's seasons—deep-hole winter catfishing, spring crappie spawns along rocky banks, and summer flathead hand-fishing adventures. Expect fully equipped charters including bait, tackle, and fish cleaning, with lodging partnerships available near the lake. From novice anglers to trophy seekers, Rend Lake delivers exceptional variety across its fertile waters, cementing its status as Illinois' premier multispecies fishery.
