Romeoville area?

[icebum1]

I'm going up to visit my sister this week. Does anyone know of any decent lakes in the area? I'm taking my nephew out for the first time . He's 12 , so I would like to put him on some fish. so he keeps interest in this fine sport. I would drive a couple hrs from thier house. Any info would be great . Thanx to all.

[axel grease]

Where is Romeoville in relation to Peoria?

[icebum1]

It's right south of chicago and just north of joliet right on I 55 2 1/2 to 3 hourrs north of peoria. I live in canton about 45 min sw of peoria ,but wanting to try some lakes farther north.

[Captain Ken]

Nothing comes to mind right in that area....
There are some forest preserve lakes south of there, not sure about ice or fishing quality on them. If you go north, there is the Fox Chain of Lakes, but that will be a real solid hour north. I have not been out myself, but with the nice cold weather the ice on the chain should have tightened up. There is still open water near bridges and such, so I would always stay away from there----current. Marie, Channel, Petite and Catherine are winter favorites.

Ken

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Captain Ken Kessler
www.captainken.com
Guiding in Illinois and North East Minnesota
847-970-9108 Illinois
218-742-4680 Minnesota

[icebum1]

Hi Ken how was your trip up to minn, Mine was ok but went to a resteraunt out side of cedar rapids and got all my stuff stole out of the truck. Should of had the topper on. got a check from the ins company anyway. Of course nobody didn't see a thing. Was thinking of the chain do you know any bait shops in the area? and do they sell any maps to punch in on the gps. Thanks ahead of time. Steve

[Captain Ken]

Hi Steve

Sorry it took so long to respond. Everytime I got on this page my computer's browser did not like something and shut down.

That STINKS about your stuff. Glad it was insured. We had a blast in MN. Cliff and I went into the BWCA and caugh a nice trout and some nice walleyes. See his post on the IL site about a trip he took with his son the week after. It's great up there.

We are planning the muskie school again for September. It will be Sept 23-25 on Lake Vermilion. Excited about that! Me, Musky Tom, Ace and Dave Swenson.

Stay safe on the ice.

Ken

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Captain Ken Kessler
www.captainken.com
Guiding in Illinois and North East Minnesota
847-970-9108 Illinois
218-742-4680 Minnesota