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Welcome to your (almost) all-inclusive crappie trip in Southern Illinois! We are fortunate to have two premier crappie lakes in our area, Carlyle and Rend Lakes. These lakes are annual stops on the national tournament trails and produce plenty of great eater fish and fish you'll want to capture in photos!

After booking, I will email you to inquire about your preferences for the trip. While catching fish is the main goal, is there anything specific you would like to do? We can single pole with LiveScope, spider rig, cast bobbers, or focus on an in-depth electronics day. Whatever your preference, I can likely accommodate it.

About a week before the trip, I will reach out to confirm our plans. A day or two before, I will inform you of the meeting location at the ramp. Since these Corps of Engineer lakes are influenced by wind conditions, I will determine our fishing spot based on the wind direction.

All trips with Sharpshooter Fishing Guides include all necessary fishing equipment such as rods, tackle, and bait. We will have bottled water in the cooler on the boat. You only need to bring your Illinois Fishing License, snacks, and extra drinks. I will also clean and bag our catch after fishing, so you may want to bring a small cooler if you have a long drive.

If you have any questions, feel free to use the contact links on the page, and we will respond promptly.

Looking forward to seeing you on the water!