Reel Patriot Sportfishing and Guide Service
Reel Patriot Sportfishing and Guide Service
If fishing in Lake Geneva is on your bucket list, look no further than Reel Patriot Sportfishing and Guide Service.
Top targets include musky, walleye bass and pan fish. You’ll target your catch by trolling or casting, your choice.
Capt. Tom operates a 22’ Dual console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has downriggers, as well as all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
Before coming aboard, you’ll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
In the summer don’t forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. In the fall and winter dress warm. It is always colder on the water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
For more information about fishing with Reel Patriot Sportfishing and Guide, feel free to send Capt. Tom a message down below.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
+1Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
88%
Sep 25, 2025
6 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) 1230
Captain Tom was great!
We met Captain Tom at the pier and got right to it. fishing was slow, but we knew conditions (time of year, weather, etc) were far from ideal. Even with a slow start, Captain Tom worked tirelessly to try and get us in the fish. Service was excellent as he had plenty of gear setup for us to use. He made suggestions on lures/methods, and showed us nimerous hot spots on the lake. We did finish strong with some nice action to end the day. Honestly - that was just a nice bonus. We had already decided that we would be reaching out to him for future outings. Great guy, great experience!
We met Captain Tom at the pier and got right to it. fishing was slow, but we knew conditions (time of year, weather, etc) were...
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Sep 11, 2025
6 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) AM
Prepared, Passionate, and Professional
Captain Tom with REEL Patriot Service is the real deal. My dad and I booked an early morning trip with him, and from the moment we arrived, he was ready to roll—boat in the water at 6 a.m. sharp, fully prepped with drop shots for bass and fresh nightcrawlers. What stood out most was how seamlessly he balanced preparation and coaching. He didn’t just hand us rods; he explained the logic behind the setup and coached us through the mechanics. Any time I lost a worm or came up empty, he had another rod pre-rigged and ready. There was never a moment I sat without a live bait in the water. Conditions that morning were tough, but Tom still helped us bring in a variety of fish—walleye, rock bass, largemouth, and some monster panfish. More than that, he kept the energy high with great conversation. His knowledge of conservation, his passion for the sport, and his stories from programs like “Take a Vet Fishing” made the whole outing engaging and meaningful. Even on a challenging bite, Tom created a trip worth remembering. I’ll definitely be booking again—this time for a muskie trip, his specialty. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a prepared, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoyable guide to share the water with
Captain Tom with REEL Patriot Service is the real deal. My dad and I booked an early morning trip with him, and from the moment...
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Jun 21, 2025
6 Hour Lake Geneva (Musky) PM
Very friendly and accommodating Captain!
Captain Tom was very friendly and accommodating! He had a lot of equipment ready to go and took us to various spots of the lake with no issue. He helped my dad, who hadn’t fished for 30+ years, go from beginner to casting like a pro. He was able to offer various types of rods with different reels to meet our needs. We did experience some reel issues like bird nesting one badly, and accidentally ripping an entire line off of a reel. He was very nice about it, told us not to fret about it and handed us new setups. I strongly recommend his services, and look forward to going on another trip with Captain Tom when I can.
Captain Tom was very friendly and accommodating! He had a lot of equipment ready to go and took us to various spots of the lake...
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Sep 17, 2025
4 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) PM
Unfortunately poor fishing
Captain Tom was very accommodating to myself and husband in trying for us to catch some big fish. The fish just was not having it! We only caught small perch and bluegills. But that even became difficult to catch. We know that is how it goes when fishing. Captain Tom friendly and took us to several spots on Lake Geneva. He also gave us some education on the lake. We went 430p-830p.
Captain Tom was very accommodating to myself and husband in trying for us to catch some big fish. The fish just was not having...
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Jul 15, 2025
4 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) PM
Balancing the Books and the Bass
One of our CPAs and his wife traded spreadsheets for spinnerbaits during our partner retreat and had a reel good time! We booked with Tom and had Anthony as a guide. They report having an awesome time and catching multiple types of fish. They said they would 10/10 come back for another voyage!
One of our CPAs and his wife traded spreadsheets for spinnerbaits during our partner retreat and had a reel good time! We booked...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
+1Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
88%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Tom was great!
6 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) 1230 on September 25, 2025
We met Captain Tom at the pier and got right to it. fishing was slow, but we knew conditions (time of year, weather, etc) were far from ideal. Even with a slow start, Captain Tom worked tirelessly to try and get us in the fish. Service was excellent as he had plenty of gear setup for us to use. He made suggestions on lures/methods, and showed us nimerous hot spots on the lake. We did finish strong with some nice action to end the day. Honestly - that was just a nice bonus. We had already decided that we would be reaching out to him for future outings. Great guy, great experience!
We met Captain Tom at the pier and got right to it. fishing was slow, but we knew conditions (time of year, weather, etc) were far from ideal. Even with a slow start, Captain Tom worked tirelessly to try and get us in the fish. Service was excellent as he had plenty of gear setup for us to use. He made suggestions on lures/methods, and showed us nimerous hot spots on the lake. We did finish strong with some nice action to end the day. Honestly - that was just a nice bonus. We had already...
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Prepared, Passionate, and Professional
6 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) AM on September 11, 2025
Captain Tom with REEL Patriot Service is the real deal. My dad and I booked an early morning trip with him, and from the moment we arrived, he was ready to roll—boat in the water at 6 a.m. sharp, fully prepped with drop shots for bass and fresh nightcrawlers. What stood out most was how seamlessly he balanced preparation and coaching. He didn’t just hand us rods; he explained the logic behind the setup and coached us through the mechanics. Any time I lost a worm or came up empty, he had another rod pre-rigged and ready. There was never a moment I sat without a live bait in the water. Conditions that morning were tough, but Tom still helped us bring in a variety of fish—walleye, rock bass, largemouth, and some monster panfish. More than that, he kept the energy high with great conversation. His knowledge of conservation, his passion for the sport, and his stories from programs like “Take a Vet Fishing” made the whole outing engaging and meaningful. Even on a challenging bite, Tom created a trip worth remembering. I’ll definitely be booking again—this time for a muskie trip, his specialty. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a prepared, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoyable guide to share the water with
Captain Tom with REEL Patriot Service is the real deal. My dad and I booked an early morning trip with him, and from the moment we arrived, he was ready to roll—boat in the water at 6 a.m. sharp, fully prepped with drop shots for bass and fresh nightcrawlers. What stood out most was how seamlessly he balanced preparation and coaching. He didn’t just hand us rods; he explained the logic behind the setup and coached us through the mechanics. Any time I lost a worm or came up empty, he had another...
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Very friendly and accommodating Captain!
6 Hour Lake Geneva (Musky) PM on June 21, 2025
Captain Tom was very friendly and accommodating! He had a lot of equipment ready to go and took us to various spots of the lake with no issue. He helped my dad, who hadn’t fished for 30+ years, go from beginner to casting like a pro. He was able to offer various types of rods with different reels to meet our needs. We did experience some reel issues like bird nesting one badly, and accidentally ripping an entire line off of a reel. He was very nice about it, told us not to fret about it and handed us new setups. I strongly recommend his services, and look forward to going on another trip with Captain Tom when I can.
Captain Tom was very friendly and accommodating! He had a lot of equipment ready to go and took us to various spots of the lake with no issue. He helped my dad, who hadn’t fished for 30+ years, go from beginner to casting like a pro. He was able to offer various types of rods with different reels to meet our needs. We did experience some reel issues like bird nesting one badly, and accidentally ripping an entire line off of a reel. He was very nice about it, told us not to fret about it and...
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Unfortunately poor fishing
4 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) PM on September 17, 2025
Captain Tom was very accommodating to myself and husband in trying for us to catch some big fish. The fish just was not having it! We only caught small perch and bluegills. But that even became difficult to catch. We know that is how it goes when fishing. Captain Tom friendly and took us to several spots on Lake Geneva. He also gave us some education on the lake. We went 430p-830p.
Captain Tom was very accommodating to myself and husband in trying for us to catch some big fish. The fish just was not having it! We only caught small perch and bluegills. But that even became difficult to catch. We know that is how it goes when fishing. Captain Tom friendly and took us to several spots on Lake Geneva. He also gave us some education on the lake. We went 430p-830p.
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Balancing the Books and the Bass
4 Hour Lake Geneva (Bass) PM on July 15, 2025
One of our CPAs and his wife traded spreadsheets for spinnerbaits during our partner retreat and had a reel good time! We booked with Tom and had Anthony as a guide. They report having an awesome time and catching multiple types of fish. They said they would 10/10 come back for another voyage!
One of our CPAs and his wife traded spreadsheets for spinnerbaits during our partner retreat and had a reel good time! We booked with Tom and had Anthony as a guide. They report having an awesome time and catching multiple types of fish. They said they would 10/10 come back for another voyage!
Mark review as helpful
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