L.V.O. Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 Minocqua, Minocqua, WI 54548, United States

L.V.O. Sportfishing 

Minocqua, WI, United States
20 ft
3
5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Make the most of your time in the Northwoods and go fishing with L.V.O. Sportfishing, specializing in multi species guided fishing charters in Lincoln, Vilas, and Oneida counties.

Depending on the trip, you might hook into Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Crappie, Musky, Sunfish, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by casting, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized like sharpshooting. Any fish within the legal limit are yours to take home but catch & release is commended for others to enjoy the resource . Capt. Tim will even clean your catch for you. Pack a cooler ready in the car!

You'll step aboard a 19' Alumacraft 185 competitor tiller, with space for 3 passengers. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with live bait if needed. L.V.O offers high-quality gear and the latest electronics. Mega-live is a game-changer and more often than not it puts more fish in the boat at the end of the day! 

People in your group will need to buy your Wisconsin fishing license before your trip. Some essentials you'll want to bring are sunglasses, sunblock, snacks, drinks, and a hat. Kids are welcome aboard and children under the age of 12 fish for free. Please bring the appropriate sized life jacket for your child.

'I promise a day on the water will be fun, educational, and full of laughs!'
- Captain Tim Buffington.

Make the most of your time in the Northwoods and go fishing with L.V.O. Sportfishing, specializing in multi species guided fishing charters in Lincoln, Vilas, and Oneida counties.

Depending on the trip, you might hook into Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Crappie, Musky, Sunfish, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by casting, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized like sharpshooting. Any fish within the legal limit are yours to take home but catch & release is commended for others to enjoy the resource . Capt. Tim will even clean your catch for you. Pack a cooler ready in the car!

You'll step aboard a 19' Alumacraft 185 competitor tiller, with space for 3 passengers. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with live bait if needed. L.V.O offers high-quality gear and the latest electronics. Mega-live is a game-changer and more often than not it puts more fish in the boat at the end of the day! 

People in your group will need to buy your Wisconsin fishing license before your trip. Some essentials you'll want to bring are sunglasses, sunblock, snacks, drinks, and a hat. Kids are welcome aboard and children under the age of 12 fish for free. Please bring the appropriate sized life jacket for your child.

'I promise a day on the water will be fun, educational, and full of laughs!'
- Captain Tim Buffington.

Tim Buffington
Captain
Tim Buffington
6 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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4- Hour Panfish Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Aug 30
Crappie
Sunfish
Perch (Yellow)
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 10 - Sep 20
Walleye
Lake Trout
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
Evening Musky Hunt 4 Hours+
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 25 - Oct 15
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
Morning/Day Musky Hunt 6 Hours+
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 25 - Oct 15
Muskellunge (Musky)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Multi-species Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 15
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
+5
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour PanFish Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
Crappie
Sunfish
Perch (Yellow)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Anthony Ranallo
Anthony Ranallo
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic trip!!! Looking forward to next year!
4- Hour Panfish Trip on July 27, 20262 adults

Captain Tim is a great guide and host. We had a blast and caught plenty of fish. he was especially great with our 8 yr old nephew. Can't wait for our next trip.

Bob Chadwell
Bob Chadwell
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
June 7, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on June 7, 2026

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Jon Ogstad
Jon Ogstad
Member since 2023
5.0
Full day trip. Have booked more than one.
8 Hour Basic Day Trip on June 11, 2022

Tim does a great job of guiding. I have used his services several times. My youngest son had no interest in fishing before he went on his first guided trip. Now he loves it and always asks when we can go again. I have never caught so many large walleyes before. He use this mega live fish finding thing to cast right at the fish. It was unbelievable how fast we were catching large walleyes!!! Definitely recommend!!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Muskellunge (Musky)
+4
Jim Wolcott
Jim Wolcott
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Tim
6 Hour Multi-species Trip on June 27, 20232 adults

Tim had us on the fish all day. Looking forward to fishing with him again.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Tim Buffington
Response from Captain

Thanks Jim had a great time today! Next time your getting that jigging rap fish!

FAQs about L.V.O. Sportfishing

L.V.O. Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Evening Trip (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 4- Hour Panfish Trip (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Evening Musky Hunt 4 Hours+ (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Multi-species Trip (6 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour PanFish Trip (6 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Morning/Day Musky Hunt 6 Hours+ (6 hours)
When you book a trip with L.V.O. Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Helix 15 Gen4 Si , Helix 10 Gen 2 Si , Mega Live
Trips booked with L.V.O. Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Lunch (Shore lunch avaible upon request)
L.V.O. Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Wisconsin River)
  • Lake fishing (Willow Flowage, Lake Nokomis, Trout Lake, Minocqua)
L.V.O. Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with L.V.O. Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Lake Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Tim Buffington
Tim Buffington
Tim Buffington

Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States

4 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023

For as long as I can remember, I've been addicted to fishing. I moved to Northern Wisconsin with my family when I was in high school, just to be closer to the lakes in Northern Wisconsin. I've spent the last 20 years learning lakes, patterns, and presentations in Lincoln, Vilas, and Oneida counties. I have a solid work ethic and take pride in pushing myself daily to learn and grow. I love to teach, love to smile, and love to have fun! I promise a day on the water will be fun, educational, and full of laughs.

4 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023

For as long as I can remember, I've been addicted to fishing. I moved to Northern Wisconsin with my family when I was in high school, just to be closer to the lakes in Northern Wisconsin. I've spent the last 20 years learning lakes, patterns, and presentations in Lincoln, Vilas, and Oneida counties. I have a solid work ethic and take pride in pushing myself daily to learn and grow. I love to teach, love to smile, and love to have fun! I promise a day on the water will be fun, educational, and full of laughs.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)

Real catches by this captain

  • Fantastic trip!!! Looking forward to next year!
    Anthony R.
    Anthony R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Wisconsin River
Lake Fishing
Willow Flowage, Lake Nokomis, Trout Lake, Minocqua

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Helix 15 Gen4 Si , Helix 10 Gen 2 Si , Mega Live
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Lunch
Shore lunch avaible upon request

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

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.

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
Children under 12 fish free
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Minocqua right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
CrappieCrappie
Muskellunge (Musky)Muskellunge (Musky)
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
WalleyeWalleye

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