2026 Lake of Egypt Winter Series
2026 Lake of Egypt Winter Series
The Illini Team Trail Lake of Egypt Winter Series is back and ready to kick off the 2026 season. This winter series features competitive events at Lake of Egypt, launching from Pyramid Acres Marina and offering anglers a great opportunity to start the year strong. Fishing hours are from Safelight – 3:00 PM, weather permitting.
Tournament Location & Take off
Lake: Lake of Egypt
Launch Site: Pyramid Acres Marina
Takeoff: Fish at safelight
Rules & Qualifications
$200 Entry Fee per team
(Includes Big Bass)$20 Optional Pot
$50 Annual ITT Membership per angler
Rules & Information
All anglers are responsible for reviewing the official ITT rules, including:
Tournament rules and procedures
Winter Series format
Equipment regulations
Membership requirements
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
For questions regarding the Lake of Egypt Winter Series, please contact:
Eric Niswonger – (573) 579-0223
How to Fish the Illini Team Trail
Everything you need to get started is outlined on our membership page.