About Us
Who We Are
Heartland Guide Service is Owned by Jeremy Stoddard and his wife Stephanie. Jeremy is a Licensed and Insured multi-species fishing guide . He has been fishing for 30+ years. While Jeremy loves to go fishing he also loves to spend time with his family. He is married with 2 girls and their dog Blake. Which they all love to go out fishing together. Whether it be bank fishing or going out on the boat.
Why We Guide
Jeremy likes to teach what he knows when it comes to fishing and the different techniques that he uses. We here at Heartland Guide Service strive to help people catch fish and have a fun experience. That way our customers can take the knowledge given to them to go out fishing on their own.
What We Fish For
Specializing on Central Illinois Lakes, which include Clinton and Shelbyville Lakes. Heartland Guide Service fishes for a wide variety of fish species. With that brings seasonal patterns for those species that Jeremy has been able to learn throughout his 30+ years of fishing.
These species include Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striper and White Bass.
Things We Use
About The Boat
2018 Lowe 175 Stinger. The measurements are 17ft 10in and the beam is 7ft wide. It has a 60horse 4 stroke mercury. Two live wells. Plenty of room for a total of 3 people.
Electronics Used
Hummingbird electronics. Upfront is a 7in Helix Gen 2 and on the console is a brand new Helix 10in Mega side scan.
Rods and reels
Rods - ACC Crappie Stixs. We have 8 ft, 10ft, and 14ft. Just depends on what we're fishing for.
Reels -We have Pflueger Presidential open face reels, but we also have poles that are push button.