Illini Team Trail Series 2026

The Illini Team Trail (ITT) 2026 tournament schedule is set and features stops across some of Illinois’ and the region’s premier fisheries, culminating with two Classic events in October.

2026 Tournament Locations

The 2026 season includes events at:

Egypt – Pyramid
Kinkaid – Mt. Joy
Shelbyville – Dam West
Rend Lake – North Marcum
Shelbyville – Wilborn Creek
Ohio River – Golconda

Entry Fees & Membership

  • $200 Entry Fee per tournament
    (Includes Big Bass)

  • $20 Optional Pot

  • $50 Annual Membership per angler

Entry Fees & Membership

  • All anglers are responsible for reviewing the official ITT rules, including:

    • Tournament rules and procedures

    • Classic qualification requirements

    • House-to-Home Points Fund information

    Please visit the Rules for full and up-to-date information.

Equipment Policy

As with all ITT series events:

  • No Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) is permitted

Questions & Contact Information

or questions regarding the ITT Main Trail, please contact:

How to Fish the Illini Team Trail

Everything you need to get started is outlined on our membership page.

Hold a current ITT Membership

Complete your Registration Form

Pay Entry Fees Prior to Each Tournament

House2Home Points Fund

In honoring our commitment to  be one of the most angler friendly circuits, Illini Team Trail, along with one of our major sponsors, have created the House2Home Points Fund. 

We will pay out a minimum of three places to teams finishing at the top of the ITT Series standings this year. 

To qualify, teams must fish 7 of the 8 events.  The top three teams(at minimum) will be paid for their efforts.

Teams fishing all 8 events will be able to drop their worst event to make up their 7 highest finishing tournaments.  The more support we get at our events, the greater the payout and number of teams paid out.

This is all made possible by Celia Robertson and her great team at House2Home.  Please give them a call for all of your real estate needs!