Illinois Fishing Reports

Make sure you know your weather! We checked with Capt Don the Sunday before tornado quality T-Storms were blowing through the area on our scheduled trip. We postponed a day for a much smoother ride!

I would recommend to relax and expect to have a great day on the lake fishing.

I would recommend Fred Mooney as a good fishing guide. He seemed to know the area well. After the Strom's late last night. We where able to still catch a nice mess of fish.

Rend lake is huge! Only saw a small portion, but was not disappointed. Had a great guide! Fred with Full Moon Fishing Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Look forward to many more trips with his company ??❤️

Bring light weight pants to fend off the biting flys that are present during July & summer months.

This was definitely worth the trip for a first time charter fishing experience and loved that everyone caught something and the captain cleans the fish on the boat and sends home with you!

Bring warm clothing. The lake this time of year is a cold trap and cools the air above it.

Get a charter with Ray and Joe at Xtasea IV Charter for a great weekend fun day with your friends!

Bring proper clothing ,sunblock and a great attitude ! remember it's the experience not the poundage of fillets. Although you may get both. There are no guarantees. Good luck.