As for the Rend Lake fishing not much it taking place.

The lake if frozen solid.

The Ice is getting thin so not much fishing is happening.

I will let you know when the ice is off and fishing starts again.

See ya on the water soon.    

Now is the time to take care of your Fishing Equipment

and be ready for the ice to go away.

Caution: Walking on the ice is very dangerous and is not recommended 

Below is a crappie fishing show I made with Midwest crappie. It shows techniques I use for catching crappie in the buck brush and off stake beds on Rend Lake

(Click the Crappie to VIEW)

The show will also demonstrate techniques I use.

Maybe these will help you catch more fish.  

Rend is a naturally muddy lake. If you can only see your bait a few inches under water that is normal. If you cannot see it an inch under water, move south. The northern parts of the lake muddy the most due to creeks and field run off.

Watch out for the wind. It can make the main lake very dangerous.

Here is a picture of Clint's son Tucker with some Rend Lake crappie

Come to Rend Lake if you want to catch crappie

Rend Lake is the crappie lake

If you are coming to Rend Lake soon and need some info on another species or a place to stay e-mail me and I will find something out for you

Rend Lake IL crappie guides

Clinton Taylor    cmtaylor199@yahoo.com