Illinois boaters
 

Where do you boat at in ILL?

Live in Clinton Ill, and boat at Clinton lake most weekends and LOTO as much as possable:D.

U going to be at the shootout this yr?

Lake Shelbyville checking in. 2-3 weekdends a month on average so far. Looking to increase that as the summer goes along. We are about 20 minutes from the lake.

You wouldn't happen to come down to KY lake would you? Kelly?

What up Rich? Long time no hear! Dave

Live in Villa Grove near Champaign and boat most weekends in Lake Shellbyville, on the hook for the night in cove 5. Try to spend at least one week at the Ozarks and the ocasional Ill river also the Miss.

Live in Urbana boat at Shelbyville or go to LOTO as much as i can. Was down at F&L's poker run last weekend and am going back down next weekend. Take a 2 week vacation down there in July and August. Hit the shootout and the boat races in September.

Boatin on the muddy mighty Illinois at Peoria. On the hook alot at the beach or downtown.

I tie up every now and then with one of dem thar Cigarette boats on our local puddle. :drink:

Hey Knot. Been a while since I had a boat on Clinton Lake. I'll be able to see it every day though starting next week. Going to be at the power plant for a few months. Formula 2 boat races this weekend at Peoria.

OOPs. Guess that's PWRQWST that's on Clinton Lake. Bet it doesn't take that Avenger long to get from one end to the other.

It takes half the lake for the boat to get up on plane.:mad: The other half the boat is hauling ass.:D

Clinton Lake and now MM2 LOTO :evilb:

Chain of Lakes - Northern IL!!!:evilb:

Peoria, IL

Mississippi in Quincy and LOTO

Peoria, IL - usually DT or over at Par-a-dice Beach.
LOTO - 11MM

Mostly at Shelbyville or LOTO. We play in Peoria every once in a while.

Can't believe I'm the first one to say CHICAGO!
Actually, normally I'm on a lift at Hammond Marina in Indiana, about 14 miles east of Chi-town, but it's closed this year to enlarge the Horseshoe Casino (as if it needs to be bigger), so I'm trailer trash. Already been to LOTO and southwest Michigan...boat is currently in MI for the next month, then its back home for the Chicago Poker Run.

Yes sir:D

I haven't yet but want to sometime soon.

Not to much Dave. How is summer going for you?

How true how true:drink:

Ya and it has gotten better, thats hard to believe:eek:

If your name is not on it it does not count:eek: :evilb:

Ya that sucks they messed up the marina, will it be open next year? I liked to go down there and play around right outside the marina and drop the anchor near the beach. Like they need another Casino anyway.:mad:

Going great. Knock on wood. See you soon. Dave

That's what they say :rolleyes: . I guess the casino is just enormous now...

Don't be jealous Richard....

You got a committed crew for the shootout yet? Its about time to lock in the lodging, last word I heard from you was you were staying elsewhere. You still bailing on us or spooning with Pratt again?

Don't know yet I told everyone I need to know by the first of July. I should have it figured out by then. I'm going to LOTO this week so I won't be around this weekend.


Rich.

I'm on Clinton Lake too. I'm slipped on Dock 3. We got quite the crew on the dock and weekend tie-ups are always a blast. I've got a buddy slipped in Eastport so I do make the river a few times each year.

Who is at Eastport? Where would you recommend to go/ launch at Clinton Lake? 35' Fountain ok for that size lake?

Thanks,
Zack

I'm kind of curious too. Last time I was at Clinton was 9 years ago. Shelbyville has become our favorite close lake, maybe Clinton is worth another try?

Greg

Use the Clinton Lake Marina to launch. $5 but worth every penny.

Lake is in good shape, plenty of water. Downfall is not alot of coves like shelbbyville. But on a regular basis we have tied up:
29 Powerquest
30 Formula
33 Outlaw
28 Donzi
26 Chap
28 Rinker cruiser
27 Rinker
38 Powerquest
32 Sunsation
28 Sunsation
27 Crownline
26 Checkmate
21 sea ray

A 35 fountain cannot find water on clinton that will upset it. Ramp is plenty big, wide, and deep to launch at the Marina. Do not use any of the other ramps in my opinion.

Mississippi River in Quincy IL

Dock 3 is a blast, no doubt.

A friend of mine (Scott) in a 32' Carver on Dock G. i think cbgenrl hit it on the head concerning your questions on Clinton Lake.

Illinois River in the Marseilles Pool between Seneca & Morris.
Somtimes on the Fox chain and Chicago.

Hey Rich how you been I meet you at LOTO Last year.

Where is a good place to go and stay @ Lake Shelbyville??

Dave:D

Lake Shelbyville
 

We stay at Eagle Creek Resort (www.eaglecreekresort.com). There is a good ramp close by, they have trailer parking and new docks. Indoor and outdoor pools. They have a decent restaurant and a nightclub/bar. :drink:

Mississippi River, Quincy IL and LOTO and sometimes Mark Twain Lake