Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area - Located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria, this area provides various outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, boating, dog training, picnicking, wildlife observation and photography.

Big Goomba Guide Service - Fishing in northern Illinois. Specializing in teaching families and children techniques on how to fish and catch muskies.

Bon-Shell, The - Lake Michigan charter boat fishing for salmon and trout out of Waukegan Harbor from April through October.

Breezy 1 Sportfishing - A no fish, no pay Lake Michigan charter for salmon and trout.

Cache River State Natural Area - 11,768 acres composed of two distinct management units, the Little Black Slough and the Lower Cache, situated on the Cache River in Johnson and Pulaski counties.

Chad Cain's Muskie Guide Service - Offers guided trips and fishing reports for Lake Kindaid in south central Illinois.

Challenger Sport Fishing Charters - King salmon, coho salmon and lake trout fishing on Lake Michigan aboard the Challenger, based out of North Point Marina.

Chicago Area Paddling/Fishing Pages - Descriptions and online maps for over 100 places to fish and boat in the Chicagoland area.

Chicago Fishing Guide - Places to fish in the Chicagoland Area (100's of free maps online, many include depths).

Chicago Fishing Links - A comprehensive fishing directory. Based in Chicago, covers the entire Midwest. Find places to fish, bait and tackle shops, fishing tips, or locate resorts, guides and charters from Lake Erie to Ontario.

Chicagoland Bank Anglers - Local chapter for match fishing, a type of competitive, spectator-driven sport fishing. Includes overview of this sport, along with match schedule, officers and contacts.

ChicagolandFishing.com - Chicago area fishing information, comprehensive fishing reports, bulletin boards for the Chicagoland angler.

ChiTown-Angler.com - Daily comprehensive fishing and hunting reports of sportsmen's preferred locations. A fishing site devoted to the exchange of quality fishing information.

Cindy J Charters - Charter fishing boat on Lake Michigan, ported at North Point Marina. Rates, directions, photo gallery, and contact information provided.

Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - Twenty-two species of fish are present in the lake, but most anglers seek bass, white crappie and channel catfish. The heated discharge of the Coffeen Power Station affects 73% of the surface water.

Dean Byers Fishing Guide Service - Guided trips on Lake Shelbyville for crappie, bass and walleye.

Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area - A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land - the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and variety of sportfishing species.

Diamond Ghost Charters - Fishing for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. Photo gallery of catches made by customers. All tackle furnished.

Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Areas - Frank C. Bellrose, world-renown waterfowl expert, has designated this Great Bend as the entry point to the lower Illinois River valley, an important North American waterfowl migration corridor.

Duckbill Fishing Charters - Sportfishing on Lake Michigan aboard the a 31-foot Pacemaker sportfishing yacht from mid-April through mid-October.

Elliott Donnelley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (EDTU) - Works to conserve, protect and restore Chicago area trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. Features an events calendar, articles on fishing and conservation, news, and links.

Fin Seeker - Sportfishing on Lake Michigan with Captain Jason Lee. Showcases rates and services, video footage, and location map.

Fishin.com Illinois Fishing Reports - Fishing reports, fishing regulations, and links to Corps of Engineers, and Illinois Department of Fish and Game. Articles on fishing around the country. Part of larger site Fishin.com covering the Southeast.

FishingtheUSA.com: Fishing Illinois - Guide to the statewide fishing with fishing reports and message boards.

Gary Borger Chapter of Trout Unlimited - Offers conservation support and fishing resources to members in Northern Illinois. Photo gallery, links, an events calendar, and contact details are featured.

GORP - Wildlife Strategies - Guide to Crab Orchard and Cypress Creek wildlife refuges in southern Illinois. Both offer hiking and biking trails, and birding opportunities.

Gotta Fish - Source for Chicagoland fishing information.

Great Lakes Sport Fishing - Charter service that offers two state inspected and fully insured vessels, The Mid Life Crisis, and The Blue Whale. Features reservation and contact forms, coupons, and rates.

Green River State Wildlife Area - A wildlife restoration area popular among hunters, horseback riders, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Harmon, just north of the Ohio border.

Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - This 1,800 Acres-Commonwealth Edison cooling lake offers fishing, boating, and hunting opportunities. Located in Morris.

Howie Fly Charters - Lake Michigan chartered sports fishing aboard a 35-foot Chriscraft. Rates and general information provided.

Illinois Outdoors - Fishing and Outdoors information. Free fishing tips and photo contest. Maps, and reports.

Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges - Forms vital links in a chain of life-sustaining refuges within the Mississippi Flyway. The refuges are composed of four units along 125 miles of the Illinois River. Includes access regulations, bird and wildlife diversity, and management. Offices located in Havana.

Illinois River Paddling/Fishing - Illinois River Paddling and Fishing information.

Just 4 Fun - Chicago area sport fishing charters. Includes rates and schedule.

Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area - The area contains 36 miles of channelized river, plus additional oxbows, creeks, and river bottom lakes for the angler to enjoy.

King Olaf Charters - Charter boat service on Lake Michigan on a custom 38 foot Sport fisherman boat with an oversized deck. It includes a bathroom, sleeping quarters, a TV, stove, oven, small refrigerator, and air conditioning.

Kristy Lynn Charters - Salmon and trout fishing in Lake Michigan out of Waukegan Harbor. Rates, season schedule, services and location map are provided.

Lake Michigan Angler - Fishing information, tips, and techniques for Lake Michigan.

Lake Online - Guide to Lake County hot spots. Includes information on activities, Chain-O-Lakes, fests, community events and tons of interesting stuff.

Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve - One of the largest protected heron nesting sites in our state. Plainfield, IL

Lake Shelbyville, Illinois - Lake Shelbyville's abundant miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water is paradise to visitors from all over the country.

Larry's Fishing Hole of Central Illinois - Fishing facts, tips, lake reports, product test, places to go, trivia, fishing gals reports and recipes.

LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - LaSalle Lake, a manmade, 2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of Marseilles, popular among anglers.

Lee Wulff Chapter of Trout Unlimited - Serving the Northwest suburbs of Chicago to protect, and restore coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Features discussion forum, photo gallery,

Lone Eagle Sport Fishing Charters - Captain Norm has chartered the west shore of Lake Michigan since 1977 for chinook, coho, browns, lakers and steelhead.

Lucky Dog Charters - Captain Jim Kaske offers Salmon and Trout fishing aboard a 34-foot Trojan International. Rates, directions, and photo gallery are showcased.

Maddog Baits - Information on Gene Cailey's handmade spinner baits, and his guide service on Illinois Lakes, and Canada.

Martinez Fly Rods - Custom fly rod builder in North Central Illinois. Long history of taking NW Indiana steelhead and smallmouth in IL.

Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area - Consists of 1,017 acres and is located in Grundy County 3 miles southwest of Braidwood in Braceville. Offers fishing, hunting and boating.

Migrator Sport Fishing Charters - Captain Bob Rossa and his boat, The Migrator, provide charters off Lake Michigan for salmon and trout. Fishing charters daily out of Northpoint Marina. Photo gallery, directions, and waterfowl hunting services are provided.

Ninja Charters - Lake Michigan sportfishing charters for salmon and trout out of Waukegan Harbor.

Northpoint Sportfishing & Guide Service, Inc. - Offers fishing on Lake Michigan for salmon and trout using guide and charter boats.

Passtime Charters - Features a 35-foot Silverton Sport Fish for Chinook and Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow and Brown Trout. Operates from April through October.

PFC Geoffrey Morris Memorial Governors Cup Fishing Tournament - Proceeds of the June event will benefit the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. Includes a schedule, registration form, rules, observer policies, a photo gallery and a map of Waukegan Harbor.

Playin' Hooky Charters - Salmon and Trout fishing charter with Captain John Wagner aboard a fully equipped 33-foot Chris-Craft. Features a photo gallery, and overview of services and offerings.

Renegade Charters - Offers trips for parties of up to three people for salmon and trout fishing in Lake Michigan.

Rock River Guide Service - Catfish fishing in North Western, Illinois. Fish for flathead and channel catfish, walleye, and sauger.

RX Stiker Fishing Charters - Salmon and trout fishing charters on Lake Michigan.

Shabbona's Lakeside Online - Shabbona Lake State Park, home of 4 state record muskies is located in northern Illinois.

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area - A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Located in Yorkville.

Stateline Sportfishing - Charter service on Lake Michigan offering sport fishing for salmon and trout.

Steven James Rusteberg, AllMuskie.com - Guide and advocate for muskie stocking and fish protection programs.

TMA Charters - Full service sport fishing provider for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan.

William W. Powers Conservation Area - A 160-acre tract was acquired by the state in 1947 and became known as the Wolf Lake Conservation Area. Other acquisitions have now increased the area, near Chicago, to 580 acres, of which 419 acres are water.

Wound Up Sportfishing Charters - Salmon and trout fishing charter boat based in North Point Marina.