Unique guided fishing trips on
Southern Illinois top reservoirs!
KINKAID LAKE - CEDAR LAKE - PYRAMID STATE PARK
““Keep close to Nature’s heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. None of Nature’s landscapes are ugly so long as they are wild.””
ABOUT THE TRIPS
Shawnee Expeditions can help plan and implement your next outdoor adventure to Southern Illinois! We specialize in custom guided fishing trips year-round on Kinkaid and other local lakes. All fishing expeditions include the guide, boat, gas, equipment, lures, release tools and safety gear.
Scott Donovan Cell- #618-201-5820 Email: Shawneeexpeditions@gmail.com
Chris Riebe Cell- # 630-327-9265 Email: Muskyunderground@yahoo.com
Matt Gunkel Cell- #708-710-6536 Email: SoILSportfishing@gmail.com
Lake Kinkaid Muskie Expeditions
A truly unique experience for the Muskie fisherman who wants the best!
Come spend a day on the water with Southern Illinois’s best Muskie guides. This isn't just an ordinary guide trip, but a true educational experience. Come see why Shawnee Expeditions is rated #1 for local Muskie fishing guides on Lake Kinkaid and at Pyramid State Park!!! We will meet at the boat ramp and start time will be determined depending on time of year. Multiple day discounts are available and hotel recommendations can be provided.
Full day $400
Half day $275
Largemouth Bass Expeditions
Southern Illinois is know for its diverse fisheries. We guide for Muskie,Crappie, Bass, Walleye, Sauger, Striper & Panfish during certain times of the year. Come explore the local reservoirs, streams and tributaries that produce state record fish year after year. We will meet at the boat ramp and start time will be determined depending on time of year. Multiple day discounts are available and hotel recommendations can be provided. Possible reservoirs to choose from for Largemouth Bass trips include Kinkaid Lake, Cedar Lake, Super Lake, Goldeneye, and Murphysboro Lake.
Full Day $400
Half day $275
Crappie and Bluegill Expeditions
If your wanting to target Crappie or Bluegill, Shawnee Expeditions has the trip for you! Although Kinkaid Lake holds the current Illinois State Record Hybrid Crappie at 4.8 ounces and daily limits are easily abound, the smaller lakes also provide excellent fishing. Year round guided fishing expeditions take place for Crappie and Bluegill on Kinkaid Lake, Cedar Lake, Super Lake, Goldeneye, and Murphysboro Lake.
FULL DAY $400
HALF DAY $275
Cedar Lake Striper Expeditions
Enjoy an exclusive guided fishing expedition with Matt Gunkel chasing trophy STRIPER on Cedar Lake. Year-round guide trips take place on this beautiful 1750-acre reservoir. Another impoundment fully surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest and offering Shawnee Expeditions clients a unique remote fishing option in Southern Illinois! After the trip, filleting, cleaning, and vacuum packing the fish with ice are included in the full-day rate.
Full Day Trips $550
Pyramid State Park Expeditions
Looking to explore Pyramid State Park for trophy fish. A short drive north of Kinkaid awaits some of the best strip pits in all of Illinois. Shawnee Expeditions guides for Muskie, Sauger, Walleye, Crappie, Bass and Panfish during certain times of the year. Come explore the newest addition to Shawnee Expeditions lakes we provide full-service guide trips on. The strip pit-style lakes are deep and hold trophy fish. With multiple lakes stocked with muskie, sauger, bass, and walleye plus many other multi-species lakes within the park, Shawnee Expeditions loves jumping from lake to lake to get on a hot bite. Clients of Shawnee Expeditions have boated muskie up to 47" and walleye up to 27" while fishing at Pyramid State Park. 5+ pound bass are also not uncommon. This trip can be combined with a multi-day trip on Kinkaid Lake.
**No trips during duck hunting season**
Full Day Trips only $400
Techniques Implemented on Expeditions
CASTING:
Dissecting deep weed edges, understanding structure, taking advantage of creek channels, cliffs, old roadbeds and house foundations.
Custom lure selection including: bucktails, crankbaits, jerk baits, glide baits, top water, rubber/plastics and hybrids. There will also be some prototype baits from top lure manufactures for clients to “test”.
TROLLING:
Short line, contour, planer board, multiple rod placement and open water techniques.
Jigging:
Let us show you how to implement a “new” muskie tactic that anglers are using in order to put trophy fish in the boat. Although pioneered years ago, we will look at new baits on the market and how to apply them to musky fishing.
Specific knowledge on
Importance of water temperatures
How muskies relate to specific structure.
The best techniques to use in order maximize time on the water.
The relationship of muskies to baitfish. On Lake Kinkaid, this would include spotted suckers, thread fin and gizzard shad.
We will also discuss the importance of game fish, such as Bluegill, Bass and Crappie.
Seasonal patterns of southern-based reservoir muskies.
Impact of the moon phases and how crucial it can play into muskie feeding habits.
Leave No Trace, ethical fishing and catch and release tactics.
what to bring
Valid fishing license
Lunch, snacks, and any beverages your choose to bring
Clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions
Polarized sunglasses
Rain gear for unpredictable weather conditions
Determination, patience and most importantly a positive attitude please
