Fishing
Guide Rates
Crappie,
Walleye & White Bass Guided Fishing Trips at Lake Shelbyville with
Steve Welch
A guided fishing trip for crappie it is $275 to split between 2 anglers. For walleye and white bass it's $275 to split between 2 anglers and $50 extra for a third person. All consist of a full 8-hour day out of a fully-rigged 21-foot Ranger Bass boat.
The fee includes fishing rod, tackle, bait, and cleaning of your limit.
All you need to bring is something to eat, drink and rain gear, if weather
requires. This is for either the day or the weekend.
You may now pay for your fishing trip online - click here for details.
We are now offering a second boat with a licensed and insured guide that can give on-the-water tutorials on Lowrance HDS electronics, side imaging and structure scan. This guide is being offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
2012 Guided Fishing Trip Openings
with Steve Welch
Catch some big fish in February! They are bunched up deep and fattened up for winter. Contact us for availability.
Guided Fishing Trip Openings
on Second Boat (without Steve Welch)
Contact for current availability.
Book Your Trip Now!
Online in Steve's Online Store
E-mail fish@lakeshelbyvilleguide.com
Phone (217) 762-7257
Cell: (217) 840-1221 |
Take fishing break and call Steve
Welch at Lake Shelbyville Guide Service - (217) 762-7257
or (217) 840-1221, don't miss out on the year-round fishing
fun!
"I've
known Steve since he started guiding. I've heard him speak
at least 20 times and learn something new every time. I've
fished with Steve about a half a dozen times and was never
disappointed. If Steve isn't catching fish, neither is anyone
else. He'll put you on the fish."
-- Jerry Freadhoff,
Fairbury, Illinois |
When you book your guided fishing trip on Lake Shelbyville...
Steve Welch will call one week before your trip to:
- Reconfirm your trip
- Discuss directions and a meeting location (differs depending
on time of year, type of fish, and boat ramp location)
You will need to bring:
- Something to eat and/or drink
- A rain suit, depending on weather conditions
- A cooler to carry your fish home
- Yourselves!
You need to know:
- Steve Welch will clean your catch for you unless the fish cleaning
stations are closed.
- Fishing trips will go rain, shine, or snow but not freezing
rain, as it's too cold.
- Fishing trips start at sunrise and end around 3 p.m. or at
the client's discretion if an earlier end time is desired.
Fishing Calendar
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Fishing Guide, Steve Welch - owner/operator