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Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake 

4.9
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 Illinois 37 14711, Whittington, IL 62897, United States–
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Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake 

Whittington, IL, United States
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18 ft
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4.9
(70 reviews)
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Full Moon Fishing Service specializes in introducing their clients to many southern Illinois lakes. Join your guide Fred Mooney and let him take you to Rend Lake, where you will be fishing for Crappie. Capt. Fred also runs trips on Kincaid lake, Lake of Egypt, and Carlyle Lake if they suit you better.

Enjoy the 'Great Lakes of Southern Illinois' . You will go out aboard an 18.5' Procraft boat, which has plenty of space for up to 3 anglers. The boat was built back in 1991 and fully overhauled in 2019. It has a single 150 HP Mercury engine and modern electronics, along with a wireless trolling motor and a live bait tank.

Full Moon Fishing Service is run and operated by Fred Mooney, a local professional. He has been fishing the area for his whole life and knows the best spots around. Fred is a proud husband and a father of 3.

On your day out, you will be fishing with light tackle. Your guide Fred will provide you with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait will also be supplied, along with a complimentary fish cleaning service. Fred will offer you bottled water so you could feel free to bring your own snacks with you.

Whichever trip you decide to choose, rest assured that Fred will work hard to put you on fish. His company also operates on other lakes and reservoirs in. You could browse by clicking Full Moon Fishing Service at the bottom of the page.

Full Moon Fishing Service specializes in introducing their clients to many southern Illinois lakes. Join your guide Fred Mooney and let him take you to Rend Lake, where you will be fishing for Crappie. Capt. Fred also runs trips on Kincaid lake, Lake of Egypt, and Carlyle Lake if they suit you better.

Enjoy the 'Great Lakes of Southern Illinois' . You will go out aboard an 18.5' Procraft boat, which has plenty of space for up to 3 anglers. The boat was built back in 1991 and fully overhauled in 2019. It has a single 150 HP Mercury engine and modern electronics, along with a wireless trolling motor and a live bait tank.

Full Moon Fishing Service is run and operated by Fred Mooney, a local professional. He has been fishing the area for his whole life and knows the best spots around. Fred is a proud husband and a father of 3.

On your day out, you will be fishing with light tackle. Your guide Fred will provide you with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait will also be supplied, along with a complimentary fish cleaning service. Fred will offer you bottled water so you could feel free to bring your own snacks with you.

Whichever trip you decide to choose, rest assured that Fred will work hard to put you on fish. His company also operates on other lakes and reservoirs in. You could browse by clicking Full Moon Fishing Service at the bottom of the page.

Fred Mooney
Captain
Fred Mooney
13 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Crappie
Catfish
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 day
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Crappie
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
70 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (168)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (70)

  • Jerry Eader
    Jerry Eader
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2016
    5.0
    Verified

    Couple of days of great fishing!

    3/4 day on April 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    My brother and I make an annual trip somewhere across the states. This year it was in our former home neighborhood of southern Illinois. Fred did a fantastic job keeping us on fish each day. His knowledge and technique's were first class. We usually don’t go back to places we’ve fished before but this time I think we’ll try a fall or winter trip. Great job!!!

  • Josh Vincent
    Josh Vincent
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water.

    3/4 day on April 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Guide put us on large crappie all day. Learned a lot, will book again.

  • Melissa Russo
    Melissa Russo
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Book it!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Took my son and his friend…they were basically first timers…chose Full Moon bc of the great reviews and am sooooo glad I did! Fred was extremely nice, very accommodating, patient with my “not-so-attentive” kiddos, had super cool gear and gadgets, and his prices were very reasonable. We had a great experience and can’t wait to go back again someday soon! Thanks Fred!

  • Tim Azzarello
    Tim Azzarello
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Crappie fishing with Fred

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We went on a pretty hot day in August my 11 year old nephew wanted to try it out. Fred is really good with kids he was patient and taught him a lot. He worked pretty hard on a really hot day and still found the fish!

  • Jocelyn Johnson
    Jocelyn Johnson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fred was awesome!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    Fred was fantastic! We caught lots of crappie. Great guy to talk to and knowledgeable about fishing many lakes. We will definitely use Fred again.

  • Sheryl Plocher
    Sheryl Plocher
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fred was fantastic!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

    The guys had a great time, even being their first time fishing for crappie! Fred had a camera below the boat to assist with the location of the crappie, making it even more exciting for my 11 year old son! They kept about 23 fish, which Fred filleted and bagged up for them to take home. All I heard was excitement for booking a future trip during a better time of year! Definitely would recommend Full Moon!

  • Sheryl Plocher
    Sheryl Plocher
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    3rd time is still a charm!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    My son loves this trip every year! He can’t wait to go again this fall! Definitely recommend Fred!

  • Carl Linz
    Carl Linz
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    HOTSPOT

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 1, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We went on a four hour trip that was on time and ready to go. It took us a little while to find the fish but when we found them we had a great time and we really caught some big fish.

  • Andy Kozlowski
    Andy Kozlowski
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    What a great day!!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 28, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Mooney was awesome. It was a rough start for the day but he came thru with some great fishing. I would recommend him anytime!!

  • David Anderson
    David Anderson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Weather

    3/4 day on April 3, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Fred was awesome. The weather was bad but we still caught a lot of fish. Had a great time and will definitely be back

FAQs about Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake

Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 day (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake include:
  • Crappie

Your captain

Fred Mooney
Fred Mooney
Whittington, Illinois, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
70 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2018
I am a lifetime outdoorsman that had a life-changing experience battling cancer and decided to follow my passion and have never looked back. Crappie is my preferred species but a background in Bass fishing is what drives me to find the big ones.
Fred Mooney
Fred Mooney
Fully verified
5
reports
70
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
I am a lifetime outdoorsman that had a life-changing experience battling cancer and decided to follow my passion and have never looked back. Crappie is my preferred species but a background in Bass fishing is what drives me to find the big ones.

The fish you can target

Crappie
Crappie
Crappie
Crappie

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly display crappie over a large catch spread on a fillet table during a freshwater fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Pamela S.
    Pamela S.
    Fred was awesome! We limited out on crappie. Learned some new tricks and had a great day. We will definitely book him again!
  • Two anglers display several crappie while a large table is covered with a mixed freshwater catch, including additional crappie and catfish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Crappie
    Jeff and jim were here for two days and boated over 200 fish and kept 95 to take home for dimner
  • Teen angler proudly holding four crappie outdoors after a freshwater fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Marco R.
    Marco R.
    Caught about 40 Crappie. Awesome fishing.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Crappie while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Jonathan M.
    Jonathan M.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Crappie while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Summer crappie and cats on crappie poles are a blast .. the bite will simply continue to get better as the fall season approaches..
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Crappie and Catfish on a table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Jerry E.
    Jerry E.
    My brother and I make an annual trip somewhere across the states. This year it was in our former home neighborhood of southern Illinois. Fred did a fantastic job keeping us on fish each day. His knowledge and technique's were first class. We usually don’t go back to places we’ve fished before but this time I think we’ll try a fall or winter trip. Great job!!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Crappie after a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Josh V.
    Josh V.
    Guide put us on large crappie all day. Learned a lot, will book again.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Crappie after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Josh B.
    Josh B.
    Boys had a great time, and enjoyed every bit of fishing for crappie.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Crappie while standing on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Jocelyn J.
    Jocelyn J.
    Fred was fantastic! We caught lots of crappie. Great guy to talk to and knowledgeable about fishing many lakes. We will definitely use Fred again.
  • An angler proudly displaying two Crappie while surrounded by a large catch at a fishing cleaning station.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Jig bite is on ?!!! Will be great the rest of winter ….

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Procraft
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Boated 200+ Fish, Kept 95 for Dinner
Boated 200+ Fish, Kept 95 for Dinner
November 4, 2026
Jeff and jim were here for two days and boated over 200 fish and kept 95 to take home for dimner
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Boated 200+ Fish, Kept 95 for Dinner
Boated 200+ Fish, Kept 95 for Dinner
November 4, 2026
Jeff and jim were here for two days and boated over 200 fish and kept 95 to take home for dimner
Continue reading