I will be in attendance at the following winter fishing shows in 2024.
Collinsville Il. Let’s Go Fishing Show January 5,6,7. Booth and Seminars
Lawrenceburg Indiana, Tri-State Outdoor Show January 13,14. Booth and Seminars
Effingham, Il. Lake Sara Open House January 17. Seminar
Schaumburg Il. ChicagoLand Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo January 25,26,27,28. Booth and Seminars
Tinley Park Il. Tinley Travel & Outdoor Expo February 16,17,18
Sullivan Il. VFW Crappiefest March 9
Fishing Guide at Lake Shelbyville Guide
Steve Welch has been fishing on Lake Shelbyville since its inception and guiding since 1994. He’s an accomplished writer and has written for Adventure Sports Outdoor, Heartland Magazine, the Decatur Herald & Review and Ilfishing.com. He’s been quoted and written about in the Bloomington Pantagraph, Peoria Journal Star, Effingham Daily News, Illinois Fish & Game Finder Magazine, North American Crappie, and Field & Stream’s ‘Best Fishing Spots in the Midwest’.
Latest posts by Steve Welch (see all)
- Fishing Report October 15-31 - October 13, 2026
- Fishing Report October 1-15 - October 2, 2026
- Fishing Report August 22-September 5 - August 25, 2026