Fishing is big business in Illinois and accommodations for anglers and their families is a large support structure for that tourism resource. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources,1.2-million Illinois anglers fish in the rivers, lakes and the Great Lake--Lake Michigan. All-inclusive fishing resorts in Illinois range from bed and breakfasts to full-scale resorts with spas and activities, all the way to campgrounds with tents; all are geared to providing the very best in fishing atmospheres for their guests.
Locations
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources lists more than 26,000 miles of river and 91,000 lakes and ponds in Illinois. These bodies of water provide a variety of backgrounds and fishing atmospheres. Whether you like "high seas" action on the wide-open waters of Lake Michigan, a little fly fishing on the banks of a quiet stream, backwater lake or bass-boat fishing in the Illinois River, you'll find plenty to go after in Illinois.
Types of Fish
Illinois is home to more than 203 species of game fish. Large and smallmouth bass, trout, Northern pike, salmon, bluegill, steelhead trout, catfish of all varieties, pan fish, walleye and crappie are amongst the most popular.
Fishing Season in Illinois
Your chosen all-inclusive fishing resort will be able to provide you with the appropriate license from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Fishing is open year round, unless a special closure on a species is in effect. It is up to individual anglers to discover which fish are available. Your resort will have additional up-to-the-minute information available.
Accommodations
For all-around fun in the heart of Illinois' fishing community, Rend Lake Lodge has everything an angler, and their family could want. Beautiful, spacious rooms, even some with luxury spa Jacuzzi tubs. There is a pool, as well as a freshwater lake for all the swimming you desire. The resort has a full-service 105-boat slip marina that is free, with a guest accommodation. So anglers can bring their boats and get out on the water--where the action is. Otherwise you can rent a boat, pontoon or sport boat for water sports. The marina is well equipped with a gas station, well-stocked fishing equipment rentals and bait. For the non-anglers, there's horseback riding, golf, volleyball, tennis, mountain-bike rentals and miles of rugged trails to explore.
Amenities
Fish Lake Beach Resort offers great bass fishing for the avid angler, and many other interests for the family to enjoy on site. From the large hot tub, to basketball, mini golf, a teen recreation center, to softball, shuffleboard and a playground. Enjoy a rousing game of horseshoes or an invigorating game of volleyball after catching your fill of bass, pan fish, pike or catfish for the day.
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