Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing 

4.9/5 (11 reviews)
 8997 Mobile Drive, Minocqua, WI 54568, United States
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If you’re looking for a fun and memorable family outing, turn to Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures for an exciting ice fishing expedition! If you’ve never had the chance to fish on ice, then Captain Pat Wingo will gladly show you how it’s done.

From mid-December to mid-March, you get the opportunity to hit one of the many lakes in the Oneida or Vilas County and explore their ice fishing potential. Depending on ice conditions, you will either walk or drive (on four wheelers or in trucks) to the best fishing spots.

The captain will either bring a portable heated ice shack or you will go to one of the permanent ones located on the most productive fishing grounds. All shacks have heating, a grill, sonar, and an underwater camera so you will fish in full comfort. Capt. Pat will even drill holes in the ice for you, so you just need to drop your line and wait for the bite.

When it comes to your catch, your main targets are Northern Pike, Crappie, and Walleye and the bite is excellent despite the low temperatures. Your guide will have all the necessary fishing equipment for you, and he’ll even fillet everything for you after the trip.

On your side, you should bring a Wisconsin fishing license, drinks, snacks, and lunch on longer trips. After that, your ice fishing escapades with Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures can begin!

Pat Wingo

Captain

Pat Wingo

36 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 15 - Mar 15
Price for up to 4 people
US $350 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

January fishing trip
January fishing trip
January fishing trip
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Bryan M.
Bryan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Equipment

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Fishing Guide

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on December 27, 2024

Capt Pat was outstanding as a guide. Was patient and accommodating. Caught a variety of fish.

Capt Pat was outstanding as a guide. Was patient and accommodating. Caught a variety of fish.  

 Bryan M. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing

Steve R.
Steve R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Equipment

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 27, 2024

This was a first time Ice Fishing experience for my wife and she was very hesitant and nervous, but when we arrived at the dock and met Pat, our “captain”, she quickly was put at ease. Pat had prepared everything ahead of us and we were fishing in no time. Even though this year’s weather was not the best, we caught some fish. I highly recommend Captain Hooks Fishing Adventure.

This was a first time Ice Fishing experience for my wife and she was very hesitant and nervous, but when we arrived at the dock and met Pat, our “captain”, she quickly was put at ease. Pat had prepared everything ahead of us and we were fishing in no time. Even though this year’s weather was not the best, we caught some fish. I highly recommend Captain Hooks Fishing Adventure.  

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 Steve R. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing

Jeremy F.
Jeremy F.

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Equipment

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Last minute 2022 ice fishing trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on February 26, 2022

Pat was awesome. We showed up and he was waiting to haul us out to where he had everything set up and ready with vexlar’s for everyone. He got us on the fish asap but unfortunately the fish weren’t in the biting mood. Pat refused to take any money. But the time and effort this man puts into taking care of his customers is first rate. He did his job getting us on fish and that’s all apart of fishing. He can’t make the fish hungry and wanna bite. I told him there was no way he wasn’t getting paid for all the pre-work and set up. Then after we left, Pat went back to pack up and had some issues with his sled due to the foot of slush on top of the ice already and had to call a recovery service. He’s out there doing this all by himself to make sure his customers have the best experience and whether we’re successful catching fish these guides deserve every penny they charge. These guys put too much time and effort day in and day out to not make enough money. I just hope people take into consideration that they earn their money even if you don’t catch fish. He’s the only guide I’ll ever use in that area and already booked for walleyes this spring. It’s guides like Pat that get the repeat customers. Plus I found out he was from the same town were from, before he and his wife packed up 25 years ago and headed north. Can’t say enough good things about him and look forward to hammering some walleye’s in a few months. Thanks Pat, your the best.

Pat was awesome. We showed up and he was waiting to haul us out to where he had everything set up and ready with vexlar’s for everyone. He got us on the fish asap but unfortunately the fish weren’t in the biting mood. Pat refused to take any money. But the time and effort this man puts into taking care of his customers is first rate. He did his job getting us on fish and that’s all apart of fishing. He can’t make the fish hungry and wanna bite. I told him there was no way he wasn’t getting paid...  

 Jeremy F. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing
Pat Wingo
Pat Wingo (The Captain)
Replied on February 27, 2022
Too kind - thank You Jeremy!!

Hondo P.
Hondo P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Equipment

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 13, 2024

Captain and his son had everything set up before we got there and they supplied us with everything we needed! We were able to get on some fish and had a great time!

Captain and his son had everything set up before we got there and they supplied us with everything we needed! We were able to get on some fish and had a great time!  

 Hondo P. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing

Matthew G.
Matthew G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Equipment

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time ice fishing with Pat.

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 26, 2024

Pat is a great guide. Knows the area and his craft like a pro. Would highly recommend for any fishing season.

Pat is a great guide. Knows the area and his craft like a pro. Would highly recommend for any fishing season.  

 Matthew G. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing

FAQs about Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing

What are the trip rates for Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing?

Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing offers the following trip to customers:

  • US $350 per group - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing?

When you book a trip with Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing, you can expect the following amenity onboard:

  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing?

Trips booked with Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Penguin)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing offer?

Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Vilas and Oneida County Lakes)
What fishing techniques does Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing offer?

Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing offers the following fishing technique:

  • Ice Fishing (Tip-Ups and jigging)
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures–Ice Fishing include:

  • Crappie
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Pat Wingo

Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States

ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2019
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Pat Wingo has been fishing most of his life, and he's been a licensed guide since 1989. Fishing is his passion and calling so much so that he used to hand-make lures. These days, running charters is Capt. Pat's full-time job and he loves teaching anglers of all levels new fishing tricks. He also guides ice fishing expeditions during the winter.

The fish you can target

Crappie
Crappie
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Vilas and Oneida County Lakes

Which fishing techniques you can try

Ice Fishing

Tip-Ups and jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano and Penguin

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Minocqua to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Minocqua right now

CrappieCrappie
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
WalleyeWalleye