JoeFish Guiding 

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
 4200 West County Road 38 East, Fort Collins, CO 80526, United States
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Spend the day with JoeFish Guiding getting to know the waters around Fort Collins like never before.

The stunning scenery here includes remote lake waters, including a few honeyholes that only the locals can clue you in on.

Around here it’s common to go light tackle fishing, which is what you’ll be doing on the day of your trip. You may also jig, spin or cast a popping cork for your catch. Joey will provide rods and reels, as well as lures and live bait.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, White Bass, Crappie, and whatever else takes the bait.

You’re welcome to keep any fish that meet regulations. Joey even offers clean your catch for you so it’s hassle-free when you get home. That’s dinner, right there! Your fishing machine will be a 17’ Tracker bass boat with room for 3 passengers.

Your fishing license for the day is not included, so members of your group will need to buy one. You can find out more online, including exceptions that may apply. Plan to dress in layers and appropriate footwear (if you aren’t sure what that means, just ask). It’s never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and bottled water, no matter the weather.

This is a kid-friendly experience, so feel free to bring ‘em along and pack any snacks or extra clothing they need. Remember to ask if child-sized life vests are available; otherwise, you’ll have to bring your own.

JoeFish Guiding is ready to take you out on the water. Time to make it happen!

Joey Punko

Captain

Joey Punko

 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 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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4 Hour Trip – Boyd Lake (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip – Carter Lake (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip – Horsetooth (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip – Boyd Lake (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip – Carter Lake (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip – Horsetooth (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
8 Hour Trip – Boyd Lake
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
8 Hour Trip – Carter Lake
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
8 Hour Trip – Horsetooth Reservoir
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
There are 4 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Joe is great!
Joe is great!
Joe is great!

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

67%

Caught fish

100%

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David A.
David A.

The captain canceled

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Trip was supposed to happen on July 6, 2025

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

 

Joey Punko
Joey Punko (The Captain)

Susan L.
Susan L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Just what we needed..

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4 Hour Trip – Carter Lake (PM) on June 14, 2025

Joey was professional, courteous, respectful, kind and knowledgeable about fishing different fish. He has all the equipment needed for fishing and finding fish. He does his research which helps us catch fish! Overall we had a wonderful time with Joey. He is a good professional angler.

Joey was professional, courteous, respectful, kind and knowledgeable about fishing different fish. He has all the equipment needed for fishing and finding fish. He does his research which helps us catch fish! Overall we had a wonderful time with Joey. He is a good professional angler.  

 Susan L. recommends JoeFish Guiding
Joey Punko
Joey Punko (The Captain)
Replied on June 15, 2025
Thank you so much, happy to get you out on the water!!!

Annie K.
Annie K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Joe is great!

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4 Hour Trip – Boyd Lake (PM) on June 12, 2025

We had a great trip with Joe. He is super knowledgeable and fun to fish with. I’m sad the lightning ruined our trip, but glad we had a solid couple of hours on the water. Highly recommend Joey!

We had a great trip with Joe. He is super knowledgeable and fun to fish with. I’m sad the lightning ruined our trip, but glad we had a solid couple of hours on the water. Highly recommend Joey!  

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 Annie K. recommends JoeFish Guiding
Joey Punko
Joey Punko (The Captain)
Replied on June 13, 2025
Thank you!!!

FAQs about JoeFish Guiding

What are the trip rates for JoeFish Guiding?

JoeFish Guiding offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Boyd Lake (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Boyd Lake (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Carter Lake (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Carter Lake (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Horsetooth (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Horsetooth (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Boyd Lake (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Carter Lake (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Horsetooth Reservoir (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with JoeFish Guiding?

When you book a trip with JoeFish Guiding, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with JoeFish Guiding?

Trips booked with JoeFish Guiding include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does JoeFish Guiding offer?

JoeFish Guiding offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does JoeFish Guiding offer?

JoeFish Guiding offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Which fish species can I catch with JoeFish Guiding?

Top targeted fish species with JoeFish Guiding include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (White)
  • Crappie
  • Walleye

Your captain

Joey Punko

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2024

Joey Punko is a young, aspiring tournament angler with extensive experience fishing Front Range lakes and reservoirs, specifically for smallmouth bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass and walleye. He was the 2022 Colorado High School B.A.S.S. champion and competed in the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Spotted Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Tracker
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 75HP
Max cruising speed
35 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

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

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in Fort Collins right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
CrappieCrappie
WalleyeWalleye
4 people are looking at this charter.