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3 Pound Fishing Guide Service

Marion, United States
25+ reviews
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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Rating

5.0
31 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (31)

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  • Ken Labelle
    Ken Labelle
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    beating the WINDY day

    Afternoon 1:30-6:30pm - 6:30 PM • 2 adults

    considering the 10 to 20 mpr winds captain Matt put us on the crappie. Successful trip.

    Reported catch:
    Crappie
    Response from Captain

    great time. thanks for the review

  • Timothy Desorcie
    Timothy Desorcie
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2023
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    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    110 Percent Effort

    5 Hour Trip (1 MAX) • 2 adults

    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

    Reported catch:
    Crappie
  • Tim Hunter
    Tim Hunter
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Crappie Trip!

    5 Hour Trip (3 MAX) • 3 adults

    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!

    Reported catch:
    Crappie
    Response from Captain

    Awesome time Tim! Thanks for visiting!

  • Tim Jones
    Tim Jones
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Matt

    5 Hour Trip (1 MAX) • 1 adult

    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.

    Reported catch:
    Crappie
  • David Ehrich
    David Ehrich
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Crappie on Egypt

    5 Hour Trip (2 MAX) • 2 adults

    Captain Matt showed us where they were at and how they wanted to see your bait we ripped em up Thanks captain

    Response from Captain

    Great day on the water hope to see you again

Real catches shared by our community

  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Crappie on Egypt
    David E.
    David E.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    110 Percent Effort
    Timothy D.
    Timothy D.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Matt put us on the fish!
    Todd S.
    Todd S.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Fishing 101 with Matt
    Mary Ann M.
    Mary Ann M.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Awesome experience!!
    Jordan G.
    Jordan G.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Very good captain
    Matthee B.
    Matthee B.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Great Crappie Trip!
    Tim H.
    Tim H.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Fantastic day!
    Wendy K.
    Wendy K.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Great Guide Servive
    Tony D.
    Tony D.
  • 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of Egypt
    3 Pound Fishing Guide Service – Lake of EgyptMarion, IL
    Fantastic Day
    Christopher S.
    Christopher S.

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large catch of Crappie on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.

Lake of Egypt Crappie Fishing - Spring i

Mar 4, 2023 • Marion
Springtime crappie fishing is upon us and there is no better time than Spring on Lake of Egypt. Crappie Fishing in the Spring is fun and rewarding especially with the proper techniques and equipment. Spawning starts when the water temperatures hit the 56 to 65 degrees area. For Lake of Egypt that tends to be in April. Finding fish during the pre-spawn/spawn time frame typically leads to large fish and a live well full of great eating. During this time crappie will move into shallow water areas where the water temperature rise rapidly. During the Pre-spawn shallow structure outside of spawning areas is a great target. On Lake of Egypt, this tends to be in 10-foot –15-foot water depth. It is also during this time you can find a lot of roaming fish which leads to **hidden content** sonar action for singles. It is during this time Males are preparing the beds, while the Female crappie wait in these depths until the time is right. As the water warms up crappie tend to spawn in 1-6 foot of water, usually in the backs of protected coves, shallow island areas, under overhanging banks, on or near flooded brush and timber, or vegetation. They usually nest in schools and females may spawn more than once. As crappie move up to the spawning areas techniques vary. Most will cast a curly jig up against shorelines with a slow retrieval back, while others might choose to use a float with a minnow or plastic as a bait. Regardless of the method its usually a moving game. Cover shoreline. It’s the key. You will hit a hot pocket and then move on to the next. At the end of the day, you will have a live well full of great fish. Anglers have a lot of equipment to choose from these days. But overall, this is a casting game. I love using my 3 Pound fishing rods and tackle (**hidden content** All colors reign supreme this time of year the fish won’t be picky. Cast using a 7-foot - 10-foot rod close to the bank. If you choose a minnow setup with a float let it sit and then retrieve. If you like plastics, cast and retrieve until your hearts content. I have done many tests to try to figure out the best method, I would say they are equal in regards to fish caught. It really is angler choice this time of year. Of course, I guide on the lake, so I do recommend taking a trip with 3 Pound Fishing Guide Service. It’s the easiest way to get an idea on the techniques and areas in which you want to concentrate on. Although my boat is one of the most technological boats in the industry, you don’t need all the equipment during this time frame. A Jon boat with no electronics can get it done as well. That’s what makes the spawn so much fun. But if you want the fast pass to success, a guide trip will get your spawn fishing experience on the lake off on the right foot.
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