Jeff Vannimwegen

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What anglers say

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  Mike Iser

  Repeat angler

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  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2022

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  3 trips

  The captain canceled

  Trip was supposed to happen on October 12, 2026

  The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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  Matthew Macon

  Repeat angler

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  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2018

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  2 trips

  5.0

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  It was a great time! You need to do this.

  Evening Trout Trip on July 7, 2026 • 3 adults

  If you’re thinking about booking a trout fishing trip on Lake Taneycomo, do it—and ask for Captain Jeff! From the moment we stepped onto his beautiful, comfortable boat, we knew we were in for a great experience. The boat was clean, spacious, and made for a relaxing day on the water. Captain Jeff had everything ready to go—rods, bait, tackle, life jackets, water—you literally just show up and fish. What really impressed us was how well he knew the lake. We started in an area where he said we’d catch good numbers, and he was absolutely right. We caught trout after trout! Then he moved us to another spot and said, “We may catch fewer fish here, but they’ll be bigger.” Once again, he nailed it. The trout got noticeably larger. The most exciting moment came when I hooked what looked like about a 5-pound rainbow trout. It made an incredible jump completely out of the water right next to the boat before breaking the line. Everyone on the boat was yelling, “Oh my gosh!” Even though we lost it, it was one of those unforgettable moments that somehow made the trip even better. Then, right at the end of the trip, just when we were getting ready to head back, my father—who has Alzheimer’s—hooked into a beautiful 1½-pound trout. Seeing how excited he was made the entire trip extra special. That’s a memory our family will treasure forever. We caught a lot of fish, took tons of pictures, felt completely safe the entire time, and had an absolute blast from start to finish. Captain Jeff is knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and clearly loves what he does. Without a doubt, this was one of the best family memories we’ve ever made. We can’t recommend Captain Jeff highly enough, and we’ll definitely be back!

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  Alex Toye

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  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Trout dont stand a chance against Captain jeff

  Full Day on July 20, 2026 • 3 adults

  Our adventures started early with fog on the water and fishing poles prepped to immediately fish for trout. Boat was clean, stocked with water and plenty of fishing gear. Within the first few casts, the first fish was hooked and more were to come. After two different stops and methods , we caught the daily limit. Next day was more taxing, but again Captain Jeff found the trout schools and we again caught the limit. Went after Bass and found fish again. Would recommend Captain Jeff for your next adventure.

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  Keith Ellis

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  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Hooked on Memories: Best Fishing Trip Ever

  Full Day on June 13, 2026 • 3 adults

  I had the opportunity to celebrate my birthday alongside my brother and dad on Table Rock Lake. It was an unforgettable day on the water as we caught and released more than 60 bass and 10 bluegill, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Special thanks to Jeff, who definitely knows the best fishing spots and helped make the day even more memorable.

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  Robin Kline

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  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  everyone had a wonderful time

  6 Hour Trip on June 6, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

  I wondered how fishing in the rain was going to work out but Captain Jeff kept us mostly dry and we CAUGHT FISH!! He kept us under the bridges during the heavy rain and it was fun catching fish in the rain. He gave us fishing tips and we all enjoyed his company. Captain Jeff took very good care of us - especially the 10 and 70 year old. We definately