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  • 11/27/2011
    Gift Certificates
    Posted by admin
    Need a good idea? A gift certificate for a stay at Heartland Lodge is a perfect gift for that special someone on your list! This unique gift will be one that they will never forget and will sure to be used.
  • 11/27/2011
    Reserve Your 2012 Dates!
    Posted by admin
    Now is the time to make your reservations at Heartland Lodge for next year, especially if you are planning to stay on a weekend or would like a lodge buy-out. We encourage you to come stay with us during the winter months, when the fireplaces are crackli
  • 9/20/2011
    New Zealand Tour Across America Stops at Heartland
    Posted by admin
    For the third year in a row, our good friends from New Zealand and Australia stopped at Heartland for a couple days to relax and enjoy our mid-west hospitality. “Heartland Lodge reminds us so much of home. The relaxing atmosphere and friendly people remin

Testimonials

  • We LOVED our stay at the lodge!! We have never had such great service or food in our lives!! Everything was so clean and organized which was a big plus for me since I have a little bit of OCD. :) We bragged about everything to our friends and family when we got home!! See you for sure next year!
    - Corey and Shayla Dever
  • We love coming to Heartland! It's always so quiet and peaceful. We really enjoy riding our ATV's on the trails and the exceptional service Heartland provides. We have fond memories of the lodge and will try to return year after year. The lodges are beautiful and the accommodations cannot be beat. The hardest part is trying not to stuff ourselves on the delicious food.
    - Scott and Amber Fox
  • We really enjoyed our time at Heartland. The food was delicious, people were friendly, and the activities were fun!
    - Andy and Diana Hagans
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Fishing

Pittsfield Lake – A Hidden Jewel! (Only 17 miles from the lodge!)

 

You can take a lunch and go for a beautiful picnic; this lake is even great for fishing. Enjoy this 200 acre lake surrounded by 480 acres of recreational land that the public can use. This lake has great crappie fishing in the spring and is also stocked with Bass, Bluegill, Walleye, and Stripers.  http://www.pittsfieldil.org/community/recreation/pittsfield-city-lake

Fishing at Pittsfield Lake is self guided, so bring your fishing poles and tackle. There is a bait shop in Pittsfield.

Guided Fishing Trips on the Mississippi River

 

Enjoy the natural beauty of the mighty Mississippi River on a guided fishing trip. This will be one fishing trip that you will always remember. Your guide will be Keith Graham from Graham Outdoor Adventures. Keith has over 41 years of experience guiding fishing trips on the Mississippi River.

Keith specializes in large sturgeon (catch and release only). If you have never caught one of these giant fish, you are in for a great fishing experience! You will also catch channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, walleye, carp, buffalo, drum perch, and bass.

You will not only enjoy great fishing but also great scenery! Along with the beautiful river, you might see river otters, beaver, eagles, ducks, geese, deer, turkeys, turtles, and many other native animals.

Full day fishing trips are eight hours, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Keith will pick you up at the lodge around 7:30am and drop you back off around 4:30pm. Half-Day fishing trips are also available; these fishing trips are four hours in length.

Morning fishing trips are from 8:00am to 12:00pm with pick up at the lodge around 7:30am. Afternoon fishing trips are from 1:00pm to 5:00pm with pick up at the lodge around 12:30. Keith�s boat can accommodate 2-3 people. He can provide fishing gear or you can bring your own.

Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen, jacket, camera and rain gear (light ponchos are provided). Also please bring any food or beverages you prefer on board.

The best fishing months are: May, June, July, August, and October. If you are not a fisherman but would like to take a river cruise, half and full day trips are available.

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