Cory Allen has returned to southern Illinois, bringing his trophy fish expertise to Kincaid Lake and Shelbyville Pyramid State Park. With multiple 50-inch catches to his name, Allen offers anglers unprecedented access to Illinois' premier muskellunge waters through his new specialized guide service.

Cory Allen Launches Illinois Muskie Fishing Guide Service
Master of the Muskellunge: Cory Allen Brings Elite Muskie Fishing Guide Service to Southern Illinois
Renowned muskie fishing expert Cory Allen retraces his roots with his return to his hometown of southern Illinois, bringing his trophy fish expertise and guide service to Kincaid Lake and Shelbyville Pyramid State Park. With multiple 50-inch catches to his name, Allen offers anglers unprecedented access to Illinois' premier muskellunge waters through his new specialized guide service.. After making his mark in Eastern Tennessee waters, Allen now offers his exceptional expertise to anglers seeking trophy muskellunge in the productive waters of Illinois.
Illinois' Newest Muskie Fishing Authority
Known for his analytical approach and consistent success with trophy fish, Allen has shifted his operation to focus on southern Illinois' prime muskie waters. He primarily guides on Kincaid Lake and Shelbyville Pyramid State Park, both holding impressive muskie populations with specimens reaching the coveted 50-inch mark.
"Illinois muskie fishing offers incredible opportunities that many anglers overlook," Allen explains. "The lakes here have the perfect combination of forage, structure, and habitat to produce trophy-class fish."

A Legacy of Muskie Mastery
Before bringing his talents to Illinois fishing lakes, Allen established himself as one of the country's premier muskie authorities in Tennessee, where he consistently put clients on trophy fish exceeding 50 inches. His accomplishments earned him recognition in muskie fishing history books and a reputation as the "Tennessee Muskie Authority."
Allen's expertise has been showcased through his long-standing relationship with www.inthespread.com, where his instructional videos have helped countless anglers improve their muskie fishing skills.
Why Fish with Cory Allen
- Analytical Methodology: Allen applies his deep understanding of muskellunge behavior to analyze water temperature, underwater topography, and environmental conditions that influence fish location and activity.
- Specialized Techniques: From open-water strategies to slow topwater presentations, Allen has mastered techniques that consistently produce results when fishing in southern Illinois.
- Educational Experience: Clients don't just catch fish; they learn valuable skills they can apply to future fishing endeavors. Allen's teaching approach empowers anglers to think critically about muskie behavior.
- Proven Success: His track record of consistently landing trophy muskies speaks for itself, with multiple fish over 50 inches to his credit.