Hill's Guide Service - Fishing for Illinois lunkers.

About Captain Hill

Jason Hill has been an avid angler on Powerton Lake, Clinton Lake, Lake Shelbyville, and Sangchris Lake for over 20 years. Catfishing is his passion, but he sometimes targets other species if the action is too hot to pass up. Sharing the excitement and experience with others is his top priority. Jason spends 3 to 5 days a week on the water during peak season to stay on the fish.

The main goal is to have a good time and enjoy yourself. Captain Jason will do his best to put you on as many fish as he can.

Charter Service

Trip Rates and Charter Info

Four Lakes

Book trips for the 2022 fishing season on Powerton, Clinton, Sangchris, and Shelbyville Lakes.

My Boat

The boat is a very comfortable 24' Seaark Procat. All tackle, rods, reels, bait, and fish cleaning will be provided.

What to Bring

You need to bring a valid IL fishing license, rain gear, snacks, and drinks (water will be provided).

Rates for 1 to 2 people
add $50 for each additional person

5 Hour Trip

6 Hour Trip

7 Hour Trip

$350

$400

$450

Payment

A deposit of $50 will be required to schedule a fishing date. You can pay your deposit on Pay Pal, or contact Jason to pay by cash or check. Please bring cash to the ramp to pay the remaining balance. Please contact Jason for trip pricing on Sangchris or Powerton lakes.

Cancellation

The deposit is non refundable, but with at least two weeks notice I will try to reschedule your trip. I fish 7 days a week and will work with you to schedule an appropriate trip time. Weather and lake conditions change daily, I will stay in touch leading up to the trip to make sure conditions are favorable.

Clinton Lake

Clinton Lake is an extraordinary fishery for channel catfish. Success rates are generally very good. Catching anywhere from 10 to 20 fish a day on average, with some of the fish exceding 10lbs. The IDNR have recently began stocking the lake with blue catfish, so fishing will only get better in the future.

Lake Shelbyville

Lake Shelbyville is one of the largest lakes in Illinois. With huge populations of crappie, walleye, and white bass, it is one of the states top fishing destinations. Spring is when I like to target crappie. I slow troll for these fish with multiple rods and double minnow rigs in open water. May and June can be very good for walleye and then the white bass action heats up after that. When these fish are schooled up its hard to beat the fast action. And if the water level is right the channel catfishing can be incredible, with fish exceeding 20lbs.

Sangchris Lake

Sangchris Lake is arguably the best flathead lake in the state. With the new state record last year it proves just that. Flathead fishing is generally slow, and takes a lot of patience, but can be good action with several big flathead and some channel cats to keep you busy. We do not land a flathead every trip but when we do, the size average is 30 to 40lbs with bigger fish landed quite often. Its generally colder during these spring/fall trips, so dress for the weather. Propane heaters and storage for extra clothing will be provided. These will be evening/night trips only.

Powerton Lake

Powerton lake is a power plant lake in Pekin, IL. The state has been stocking bluecatfish there since the late 90s. Blue cats are caught there every year, tipping the scales at 80+lbs. For your best bet at the hardest fighting fish next to salt water, you have to try it. Huge rewards come with fishing this lake.

Book your guided fishing trip.

Email, call, or get in touch with me via Facebook using the links below. The date you prefer may not be available but I will work with you to get you fishing ASAP. Call if you want to book over the phone.