Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services 

5.0
(16 reviews)
 North Main Street 211, Ina, IL 62846, United States

Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services 

Ina, IL, United States
18 ft
2
5.0
(16 reviews)

Hey, come on over and enjoy fishing with Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services in Ina!

You won't have to travel far to fish these remote lake waters, including some honey holes that only a local guide can show you.
We also have a nightly rental home for your convenience for your fishing trip, and we can offer you a package deal.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, you can expect to jig.

With the help of a local fishing guide, you'll make your way to these waters by boat. I will provide rods and reels.

You will need to obtain a local fishing license before the trip. You can usually find that information online or reach out to the lodging coordinator here.

Meals are not included in the price, so be sure to bring snacks and lunch. Otherwise there are 2 local cafes you can go to afterward if you choose on your own.

Lastly, be sure to get in touch with any questions you have, like what's available on-site and any essentials you should bring. Also you can Inquire about staying in our nightly rental as a package deal for your convenience. It is right next door to my home. It has everything you need except food! You will have to call me for availability of my nightly rental home for this offer.

Now, come make yourself at home with Rend Lake _ Lakeside Guide Services!

Hey, come on over and enjoy fishing with Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services in Ina!

You won't have to travel far to fish these remote lake waters, including some honey holes that only a local guide can show you.
We also have a nightly rental home for your convenience for your fishing trip, and we can offer you a package deal.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, you can expect to jig.

With the help of a local fishing guide, you'll make your way to these waters by boat. I will provide rods and reels.

You will need to obtain a local fishing license before the trip. You can usually find that information online or reach out to the lodging coordinator here.

Meals are not included in the price, so be sure to bring snacks and lunch. Otherwise there are 2 local cafes you can go to afterward if you choose on your own.

Lastly, be sure to get in touch with any questions you have, like what's available on-site and any essentials you should bring. Also you can Inquire about staying in our nightly rental as a package deal for your convenience. It is right next door to my home. It has everything you need except food! You will have to call me for availability of my nightly rental home for this offer.

Now, come make yourself at home with Rend Lake _ Lakeside Guide Services!

Jeff Atchison
Captain
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Jay Campbell
Jay Campbell
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
brothers went fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 30, 20262 adults

Had an awesome trip with Jeff at Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services. We hit our limit and were on slab crappies the whole time. What really stood out was how efficient everything was. no fancy tech, just pure experience and knowledge of the water. Jeff knows exactly where to go and how to stay on fish. You can tell he’s been doing this a long time, and it shows in the results. If you want a guide who gets you on fish and keeps it simple and effective, this is your guy. Highly recommend will definitely be back

Reported catch:
Crappie
Jeff Atchison
Response from Captain

Thank you so much. I had a great time with you guys. we caught some nice crappie today. looking forward to you guys coming back.

Sebastian Cousins
Sebastian Cousins
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Best first experience
3/4 Day Trip on September 6, 20252 adults

Let me say this man is an amazing guide, fisherman and human being! Pulling up to the first spot I looked at his depth finder and was expecting him to have the fish finder on like every guide I’ve seen. There was no fish finder on and within 10 minutes we were slaying the crappies! End of the day we ended with lots to eat and some really nice slabs! I think there needs to be more than 5 stars for a rating for this man and his small business. We are going to make the 5 hour drive to spend a week with this guy out on the water! Great conversationalist and with all the bang for your buck!

Reported catch:
Crappie
Jeff Atchison
Response from Captain

I appreciate it very much. I had a great time fishing with you guys. i hope you guys come back this fall. The fishing should be even better .

Steve Peery
Steve Peery
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Enjoyed our time on the lake
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 20262 adults

Captain Jeff provided a great fishing experience. The weather conditions weren't the greatest, but we made the best of the day. We loved being out on the lake and checking out the scenery while fishing. Jeff even gave us some extra fish that he had on hand since we didn't catch that many fish. Jeff was patient and explained the best ways to catch the fish, we just need more practice!! We would definitely book with him again.

Jeff Atchison
Response from Captain

Thank you very much Steve. Yes the weather wasn't very good for fishing. I believe we still had over 20 crappie. Hopefully your next trip the weather will be much better. Stay safe out there & I'll see you this fall.

David Wulf
David Wulf
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 8, 20262 adults

Guide was good and knowledgeable. All equipment needed was provided. Put us on fish. After the trip captain cleaned the fish and rinsed them as good as I would have done myself. Then he provided a plastic zip lock bag, an ice pack and a small cooler. Our captain Jeff also has a bed and breakfast if the drive is too far for one day trip with package deals. All good!

Reported catch:
Crappie
Jeff Atchison
Response from Captain

i had a good time with you guys yesterday. I'm glad you both came down to fish hope to see you both again. Captain Jeff

Steven Davis
Steven Davis
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 13, 20262 adults

JEFF IS THE BEST REAL CLASS ACT HAD A GREAT TIME. IF YOU CAN LISTEN AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS HE WILL PUT YOU ON THE FISH! IF YOU CAN HOLD A POLE YOU WILL CATCH FISH WITH THIS GUY HE IS THE FISH WHISPERER…HAD A GREAT TIME WILL BE BACK

Jeff Atchison
Response from Captain

Thanks Steve. We had alot of fun yesterday. You guys are really cool. Hope you all come back and fish with me again.

FAQs about Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services

Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will clean, fillet and bag all fish at my fish cleaning station. This is included in the price.)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Rend Lake and creeks that lead into Rend Lake)
Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services offers the following fishing technique:
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Crappie

Your captain

Jeff Atchison
Jeff Atchison

Ina, Illinois, United States

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16 Customer reviews
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Member since April 2024
Angler's Choice

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I have over 50 years crappie and bass fishing experience on Rend Lake. I grew up in Ina, IL, 1/2 mile from the lake and have fished this lake since I was a kid. I have over 40 years of tournament fishing on Rend Lake also.

Our Team
Teresa D.

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Jeff Atchison
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I have over 50 years crappie and bass fishing experience on Rend Lake. I grew up in Ina, IL, 1/2 mile from the lake and have fished this lake since I was a kid. I have over 40 years of tournament fishing on Rend Lake also.
The crew
Teresa D.
Teresa D.
Business partner

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie

Real catches by this captain

  • Best first experience
    Sebastian C.
    Sebastian C.
  • Crappie haven
    Don M.
    Don M.
  • Excellent trip
    Matthew C.
    Matthew C.
  • Jeff is a good guy and a good guide
    Curt L.
    Curt L.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury 150hp
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Rend Lake and creeks that lead into Rend Lake

Which fishing techniques you can try

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will clean, fillet and bag all fish at my fish cleaning station. This is included in the price.
Drinks
Bottled water

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Ina to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
12 years.and up allowed
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

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