Jeff Atchison

Rating

Anglers' gallery (56)

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  Jay Campbell

  Repeat angler

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  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2025

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  5 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  brothers went fishing

  Half Day Trip (AM) on April 30, 2026 • 2 adults

  Had an awesome trip with Jeff at Rend Lake – Lakeside Guide Services. We hit our limit and were on slab crappies the whole time. What really stood out was how efficient everything was. no fancy tech, just pure experience and knowledge of the water. Jeff knows exactly where to go and how to stay on fish. You can tell he’s been doing this a long time, and it shows in the results. If you want a guide who gets you on fish and keeps it simple and effective, this is your guy. Highly recommend will definitely be back

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  Response from Captain

  April 30, 2026

  Thank you so much. I had a great time with you guys. we caught some nice crappie today. looking forward to you guys coming back.

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  Steve Peery

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  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Enjoyed our time on the lake

  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2026 • 2 adults

  Captain Jeff provided a great fishing experience. The weather conditions weren't the greatest, but we made the best of the day. We loved being out on the lake and checking out the scenery while fishing. Jeff even gave us some extra fish that he had on hand since we didn't catch that many fish. Jeff was patient and explained the best ways to catch the fish, we just need more practice!! We would definitely book with him again.

  

  Response from Captain

  August 6, 2026

  Thank you very much Steve. Yes the weather wasn't very good for fishing. I believe we still had over 20 crappie. Hopefully your next trip the weather will be much better. Stay safe out there & I'll see you this fall.

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  Steven Davis

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  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  May fishing trip

  3/4 Day Trip on May 13, 2026 • 2 adults

  JEFF IS THE BEST REAL CLASS ACT HAD A GREAT TIME. IF YOU CAN LISTEN AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS HE WILL PUT YOU ON THE FISH! IF YOU CAN HOLD A POLE YOU WILL CATCH FISH WITH THIS GUY HE IS THE FISH WHISPERER…HAD A GREAT TIME WILL BE BACK

  

  Response from Captain

  May 15, 2026

  Thanks Steve. We had alot of fun yesterday. You guys are really cool. Hope you all come back and fish with me again.

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  Larry Kinzer

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  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  Great day fishing for crappie!

  3/4 Day Trip on November 13, 2025 • 2 adults

  Had a great day fishing on Rend Lake today with Captain Jeff. Experienced guide, nice boat and good equipment - we caught a mess of crappie! Jeff knows where to go to catch fish! AND he and his wife cleaned them all for me! I recommend Lakeside Guide Services and plan to book with them again. Larry Kinzer P.S. Jeff and Teresa have an Airbnb in Ina that they rent if you need overnight accommodations.

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  Response from Captain

  November 14, 2025

  Thanks buddy. I had a great time fishing with you.Come back and let's get after them again.

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  Terri Bednar

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  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Best Captain Ever!

  3/4 Day Trip on July 31, 2026 • 2 adults

  We had a wonderful time with Captain Jeff. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the fishing trip a joy instead of chore for my husband. We can thank him enough and look forward to a fall fishing trip!

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  Response from Captain

  July 31, 2026

  Thank you Terri I'm so happy you both caught plenty of crappie today. Hope to see you back this fall it should be even better. Safe travels.

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