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Wild Dog Good Guide Service 

5.0
(11 reviews)
 Ridge Road 1512, Homewood, IL 60430, United States–
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Wild Dog Good Guide Service 

Homewood, IL, United States
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21 ft
3
5.0
(11 reviews)
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Wild Dog Good Guide Service offers hands-on charters for a wide variety of species.  We try to stay on the best bite depending on season.  Capt. Guy is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 6-hour trips, you can target species like Sauger, Walleye, Salmon, Pike, Muskellunge, and Lake Trout, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You'll be fishing from a 21' Lund boat with enough room for up to 3 anglers at any single time. It also includes a wireless trolling motor.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price.

Please keep in mind you'll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

While catch and release is mandatory for Musky, you're welcome to keep any other fish that's within the legal limits.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Wild Dog Good Guide Service.

Wild Dog Good Guide Service offers hands-on charters for a wide variety of species.  We try to stay on the best bite depending on season.  Capt. Guy is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 6-hour trips, you can target species like Sauger, Walleye, Salmon, Pike, Muskellunge, and Lake Trout, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You'll be fishing from a 21' Lund boat with enough room for up to 3 anglers at any single time. It also includes a wireless trolling motor.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price.

Please keep in mind you'll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

While catch and release is mandatory for Musky, you're welcome to keep any other fish that's within the legal limits.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Wild Dog Good Guide Service.

Guy Lopez
Captain
Guy Lopez
15 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Lake Michigan – Trout and Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Sep 5
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Illinois River Walleye,Sauger
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 5 - May 15
Walleye
Sauger
Bass (White)
Freshwater Drum
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Illinois River Walleye/Sauger Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - May 15
Walleye
Sauger
Bass (White)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Jumbo Yellow Perch Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 1
Perch (Yellow)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (27)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 11 reviews
Steven Burghardt
Steven Burghardt
Repeat angler
de
Germany
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
It was a ton of fun!
Illinois River Walleye,Sauger - 8:00 AM on October 23, 2026 • 2 adults

We had an absolutely unforgettable fishing trip with Guy Lopez! We had so much fun from start to finish. We caught tons of fish, shared lots of laughs, and simply had an amazing time out on the water. Guy made sure we felt comfortable and had a great experience throughout the trip. It was a day we’ll remember for a long time! Thank you so much, Guy, for such an awesome experience! 🎣😊

Reported catch:
Walleye
Sauger
White Bass
Guy Lopez
Response from Captain

It was my pleasure to meet and fish with you and Pierre. I think Pierre was a better fishetman than he let on. He sure schooled us! Hope to see you again!

Alfredo Rosario
Alfredo Rosario
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2017
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Guy
Special 6 hours trip for Alfredo Rosario on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults

Great captain and highly recommended for your fishing outing. Had a great time with him catching our limit.

Reported catch:
White Bass
Freshwater Drum
Sauger
Walleye
Guy Lopez
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words Al! hope to see you and Maria again soon!

Joseph Chatelain
Joseph Chatelain
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing time!
Lake Michigan – Trout and Salmon on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

Guy was amazing from start to finish. I would suggest him in a heartbeat. Caught exactly what we were hoping for.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Guy Lopez
Response from Captain

Thanks for the glowing account Joe. You and Chastity were a joy to be out with.

Derrick Cheung
Derrick Cheung
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 7, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 7, 2026

The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Brian Ford
Brian Ford
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2022
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in April
Illinois River – Walleye and Sauger on April 16, 2023 • 1 adult • 1 child

FAQs about Wild Dog Good Guide Service

Wild Dog Good Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Illinois River Walleye,Sauger (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Illinois River Walleye,Sauger - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Illinois River Walleye,Sauger - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Illinois River Walleye/Sauger Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Illinois River Walleye/Sauger Trip - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Illinois River Walleye/Sauger Trip - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Jumbo Yellow Perch Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Lake Michigan – Trout and Salmon (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Wild Dog Good Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Multiple
  • Fishfinder Multiple
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Wild Dog Good Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait will be provided. Extra charge for musky suckers.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (For Lake Michigan trips)
Wild Dog Good Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Illinois River)
  • Lake fishing (Inland lakes within 300 miles of Chicago, IL)
  • Inshore fishing (Lake Michigan in spring)
  • Offshore fishing (Lake Michigan in summer)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Wild Dog Good Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Wild Dog Good Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Brown Trout
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Lake Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Sauger
  • Walleye

Your captain

Guy Lopez
Guy Lopez
Homewood, Illinois, United States
2 Fishing Reports
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022
Captain Guy is an experienced fisherman and guide who dedicated his life to putting people on great angling action. He's stationed in the greater Chicago area and knows the rivers and lakes in this part of Illinois like the back of his hand.
Guy Lopez
Guy Lopez
2
reports
11
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Captain Guy is an experienced fisherman and guide who dedicated his life to putting people on great angling action. He's stationed in the greater Chicago area and knows the rivers and lakes in this part of Illinois like the back of his hand.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sauger
Sauger
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler holding a large walleye aboard a motorboat, with the helm and fish-finder visible on a sunny freshwater fishing trip.
    Steven B.
    Steven B.
    We had an absolutely unforgettable fishing trip with Guy Lopez! We had so much fun from start to finish. We caught tons of fish, shared lots of laughs, and simply had an amazing time out on the water. Guy made sure we felt comfortable and had a great experience throughout the trip. It was a day we’ll remember for a long time! Thank you so much, Guy, for such an awesome experience! 🎣😊
  • Two adult anglers proudly display a large walleye on a small fishing boat in a calm inland waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    White Bass
    Alfredo R.
    Alfredo R.
    Great captain and highly recommended for your fishing outing. Had a great time with him catching our limit.
  • An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Walleye while fishing from a boat, surrounded by a scenic river landscape.
    Illinois River is on Fire!!! **hidden content**
  • Angler proudly holding a large speckled lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Joseph C.
    Joseph C.
    Guy was amazing from start to finish. I would suggest him in a heartbeat. Caught exactly what we were hoping for.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Daniel D.
    Daniel D.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple Silver Salmon on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Coho Salmon
    Theodore W.
    Theodore W.
    Had more fun than we expected. Caught more fish than we expected. They were bigger than we expected. Captain Guy called the day before with an action plan that he thought would have the best chance of success and he delivered big time!
  • Child and adult angler proudly display a large snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Kiecha J.
    Kiecha J.
    We purchased a half day trip for my Dad and Nephew (a Father's Day gift). Captain Guy was amazing. He was extremely helpful with planning the trip and even took pictures for us. My Dad and Nephew had an amazing time. We will definitely book with Captain Guy again.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Lund
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Multiple
Fishfinder
Multiple
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait will be provided. Extra charge for musky suckers.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
For Lake Michigan trips

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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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
Children 16 and under must wear a PFD at all tomes while on the boat. Suggested minimum age 8 years.
You keep catch
Catch and release mandatory
For Musky

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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer

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