Captain
Fred Mooney

Member since April 2018 Whittington, United States
Background
I am a lifetime outdoorsman that had a life-changing experience battling cancer and decided to follow my passion and have never looked back. Crappie is my preferred species but a background in Bass fishing is what drives me to find the big ones.
Techniques
Single pole vertical is my preferred choice but the fish truly dictate which technique we use. Spider riggings or long lining are also a available technique we offer if need be.

Hey, I'm Captain Fred Mooney

Whittington, United States
Background
I am a lifetime outdoorsman that had a life-changing experience battling cancer and decided to follow my passion and have never looked back. Crappie is my preferred species but a background in Bass fishing is what drives me to find the big ones.
Techniques
Single pole vertical is my preferred choice but the fish truly dictate which technique we use. Spider riggings or long lining are also a available technique we offer if need be.
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Full Moon Fishing Serviceโ€“Rend Lake

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(59 reviews)
Whittington
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (151)
Fred was awesome!
Fred was awesome!
Captain actual good guy
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jocelyn J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fred was awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on October 28, 2025
Fred was fantastic! We caught lots of crappie. Great guy to talk to and knowledgeable about fishing many lakes. We will definitely...
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Joseph W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain actual good guy

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 day on October 23, 2025
Fred was great from beginning to end.ย  Nice guy, very competent.ย  Can read a fish finder unlike anything I have ever seen!
Joseph W. recommends Full Moon Fishing Serviceโ€“Rend Lake
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Timothy A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crappie fishing with Fred

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2025
We went on a pretty hot day in August my 11 year old nephew wanted to try it out. Fred is really good with kids he was...
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Andrew R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Be ready to catch fish!

VERIFIED   3/4 day on July 10, 2025
Fred uses the most modern equipment and techniques to get on fish.ย  If youโ€™ve been fishing for a long time, youโ€™re gonna...
Andrew R. recommends Full Moon Fishing Serviceโ€“Rend Lake
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Steven S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Moon Fishing with Fred

VERIFIED   3/4 day on June 4, 2025
Fred is a great guide and very knowledgeable about not only Rend Lake but the surrounding areaโ€™s lakes. He is very personable...
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