3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
Book your next trip with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service! Your guide for the day is Captain Matt, giving you access to years of fishing experience.
Fishing for Crappie on the waters of Lake of Egypt, Rend Lake, and Kinkaid Lake, Captain Matt is an expert with the best technology available to catch this delicious fish. You'll target Crappie by light tackle fishing, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. You're welcome to take home your catch, and the captain will clean it and bag it, so you can take your fish and throw it right into the pan. Now that's dinner!
You'll be casting lines from a 20' Bass boat that holds up to 3 passengers. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this, so you know if you'll be catching it yourself. You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Trips with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service are kid-friendly, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Don't leave home without snacks for the day, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray).
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service!
Book your next trip with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service! Your guide for the day is Captain Matt, giving you access to years of fishing experience.
Fishing for Crappie on the waters of Lake of Egypt, Rend Lake, and Kinkaid Lake, Captain Matt is an expert with the best technology available to catch this delicious fish. You'll target Crappie by light tackle fishing, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. You're welcome to take home your catch, and the captain will clean it and bag it, so you can take your fish and throw it right into the pan. Now that's dinner!
You'll be casting lines from a 20' Bass boat that holds up to 3 passengers. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this, so you know if you'll be catching it yourself. You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Trips with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service are kid-friendly, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Don't leave home without snacks for the day, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray).
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service!
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Timothy DesorcieRepeat angler4.7Verified110 Percent Effort
5 Hour Trip (1 MAX) on April 16, 2025 • 2 adultsThe motto of Matt Mavigliano at 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service is to provide 110 percent effort to help guests have the best time possible fishing. Anglers will cruise to proven hotspots around Lake of Egypt aboard a smooth riding 20-foot tournament fishing boat. The boat is equipped with live scope sonar equipment help pinpoint fish. Auto-positioning electric trolling motors at each corner of the boat allow Matt to maintain position and place anglers in best reach of spots to fish. Matt has an understanding of fishes seasonal patterns of behavior and the location and structure which attract and hold crappie. During an afternoon fishing in very early spawning, we were reqularly catching crappie up to two pounds. When fishing slowed and then moving to another spot, the next would usually be productive. It was my lack of casting accuracy that was the biggest contributing factor which prevented a very good day fishing from being excellent one. I will definately consider 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service and Lake of Egypt the next time I consider heading out crappie fishing. Tight Lines! Tim D., Tecumseh, MI
David Ehrich5.0VerifiedCrappie on Egypt
5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) on May 15, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptain Matt showed us where they were at and how they wanted to see your bait we ripped em up Thanks captain
Wendy Kluball5.0VerifiedFantastic day!
5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) on May 1, 2024 • 2 adultsFirst off Matt was an amazing fishing guide. He definitely knows his crappies and where to find fish on Lake of Egypt! We caught a lot of fish and not just crappies. Matt made us feel welcome and educated us with some fishing tips. We will be returning to him next time we are here!
Jordan Graff5.0VerifiedAwesome experience!!
5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) on September 14, 2024 • 3 adults • 2 childrenMatt was top notch, very great guide!! Very enjoyable day, he may sure time was well spent from the second we got on the boat!! Will definitely book another trip! Kid friendly, made us feel like we were family!
Matt Bova5.03 pound fishing guide service
5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) on September 9, 2022Went with captain Matt of 3 pound fishing guide service. He was very knowledgeable of the lake and put us on fish immediately. He has a brand new fiberglass boat which was very roomy and all the latest technology in his graphs and live-scope systems. He provided all the rods, reels and all the tackle for the day. We could not have been more pleased and have since booked several more trips with Matt.
- Jeffrey Lynch5.0Verified
Dr. 3 Pound Lol!!!
5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) on February 29, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 childI know he said the bite was tough but I’ll take a bag of fish like that any day of the week..
Mike Austin5.0Full day trip with Matt
5 Hour Trip (1 MAX) on March 1, 2023Matt is a great guide and the equipment he provides is in my opinion some of the best. Matt I has a lot of knowledge of the lakes he guides on and is just an all around good guy.
Kevin Koronkowski5.0VerifiedNonstop Action
5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) on November 14, 2023 • 2 adultsCaptain Matt was a great host and put us on the crappie all morning, very knowledgeable and has a great boat/setup...would highly recommend!
Myron Hiatt5.0Fishing trip in March
5 Hour Trip (3 MAX) on March 14, 2023
Ken Labelle5.0Verifiedbeating the WINDY day
Afternoon 1:30-6:30pm - 6:30 PM on March 26, 2026 • 2 adultsconsidering the 10 to 20 mpr winds captain Matt put us on the crappie. Successful trip.
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considering the 10 to 20 mpr winds captain Matt put us on the crappie. Successful trip.
great time. thanks for the review
The motto of Matt Mavigliano at 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service is to provide 110 percent effort to help guests have the best time possible fishing. Anglers will cruise to proven hotspots around Lake of Egypt aboard a smooth riding 20-foot tournament fishing boat. The boat is equipped with live scope sonar equipment help pinpoint fish. Auto-positioning electric trolling motors at each corner of the boat allow Matt to maintain position and place anglers in best reach of spots to fish. Matt has an understanding of fishes seasonal patterns of behavior and the location and structure which attract and hold crappie. During an afternoon fishing in very early spawning, we were reqularly catching crappie up to two pounds. When fishing slowed and then moving to another spot, the next would usually be productive. It was my lack of casting accuracy that was the biggest contributing factor which prevented a very good day fishing from being excellent one. I will definately consider 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service and Lake of Egypt the next time I consider heading out crappie fishing. Tight Lines! Tim D., Tecumseh, MI
There were 3 of us on this trip for 2 half days. We went for crappie. Matt puts you on the fish and made sure everyone was catching them. We did a mix of old school cast and reel, and live scoping. Even with the live scoping, he had all 3 of us in a good spot where we were catching fish at the same time. Matt has a relaxed demeanor that made our trip very enjoyable. We've had other guides that do not make crappie fishing look easy - Matt does. Highly Recommended. Thanks again Matt!
Awesome time Tim! Thanks for visiting!
Another great fishing experience! The wind was howling but Capt.Matt put me on the fish all day! It doesn’t get any better than fishing with Matt. his Bass Cat is rigged with top shelf electronics ,equipment and the best fishing tackle money can buy. Combine that with his knowledge you can’t miss. You won’t be disappointed fishing Matt.
Captain Matt showed us where they were at and how they wanted to see your bait we ripped em up Thanks captain
Great day on the water hope to see you again
FAQs about 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
- US $350 per group - 5 Hour Trip (1 MAX) (5 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Afternoon 1:30-6:30pm (5 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Afternoon 1:30-6:30pm - 6:30 PM (5 hours)
- US $400 per group - 5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) (5 hours)
- US $500 per group - 5 Hour Trip (3 MAX) (5 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (If live bait is needed it is included in the price. We do what is needed to put fish in the boat.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (You go home with the fish caught and cleaning the fish is included in the price. Tips are welcome but not necessary)
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Jigging
- Crappie
Your captain
Marion, Illinois, United States
Welcome aboard 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service! Our goal is to put you on the biggest fish and largest quantity daily! Born and raised in Southern Illinois I have fished extensively all the lakes in Southern Illinois. Currently we guide on Lake of Egypt, Rend Lake, and Kinkaid. I can accommodate any size group as I have several professional anglers I can pull from to accommodate your experience and outing. My focus is for you to have a A+ experience. My boat and technology are the best in the industry, and I make sure all guided trips are A+ experiences with your needs in mind. You will be boarding a clean boat, top of the line equipment and a guide that is catering to your needs not his own. Plan on learning about the craft of live scoping (newest technology), and enjoying the day. If you want to set back and relax we can do that too. The day is yours. I don't double book days so you are on the water the full trip. No rushing you off the water. Join 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service for a great day on the water. Expect the best experience in the area.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.
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