Tent camping on the shores of Kinkaid Lake in Southern Illinois.

Steps away from amazing fishing for Muskie, Bass, Crappie and Panfish!

Check out the setup!

  • Alkanak Tent

    Camp Angler guests will have access to base camp during each session. This 12ft x 12ft four season tent is ideal for hosting meals, providing seminar space and lure building activities. This tent can also provide campers overnight accommodations during larger sessions.

  • CORE Tent

    These 18ft x 10ft three room tents provides overnight campers a private overnight experience. Each CORE tent provide two campers their own bedroom and common space to be shared. Each bedroom has an Intex Dura-Beam Deluxe Comfort Plush Air Mattress for top comfort while camping.

  • Boat Fleet

    Camp Angler Guides will be educating campers on how to run 14ft Lund tiller boats to 20ft Ranger Fisherman series. Boating safety, rules and behind the wheel instruction is provided in addition to fully guided fishing trips.

Kinkaid Lake

Murphysboro, IL

A true hidden gem tucked away in the Shawnee National Forest. With no houses or development around the 2,750 acre reservoir, it provides that feeling of true wilderness experience.

Why Kinkaid Lake?

State record hybrid crappie surpassing 4.8 lbs, 50” muskie and 10 lbs bass call Kinkaid Lake home…

Kinkaid Marina Services

Campground

Ed Bottoms camp ground offers camping steps away from the lake. With pit toilets on site and the bathhouse just a short walk away, these fully electric sites offer Camp Angler sessions the perfect location.

Restaurant and Marina

Campers will enjoy the lakeside restaurant, game room, docks and boat shop. Friendly staff, outside patios and great food are always just a few steps away.

CAMP ANGLER