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!
Captain
Joey Punko
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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%
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.
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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.
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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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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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.
Lake Fishing
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.
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
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:
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