Jeff Vannimwegen

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What anglers say

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  Matthew Macon

  Repeat angler

  

  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

  

  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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  Jeff Smith

  

  Indiana, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  Captain Jeff was accommodating, knowledgable and FUN!

  3 Hour Midday Trip on October 15, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

  Couldn't be more thrilled with the experience my three boys and I had with Captain Jeff. We had indicated that we were interested in catching trout and within the first 10 minutes, we were pulling in our first fish. Limited to 16 as the max, we brought in 13 over our three hours, but it was more than I thought we were going to catch because it was an unseasonably warm October day (83 degrees) during the hottest window of the day. My pre-teen boys were novices and often tangled lines or lost hooks and Captain Jeff was so incredibly patient and positive with them. It was exactly the experience I wanted for us. When shopping around on this site, I put a lot of stock into reviews when determining which charter I was going to book. I hope you read this and are convinced that Captain Jeff is affordable, knowledgable and so accommodating to all sizes of groups. Have fun with him!

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  Response from Captain

  November 6, 2025

  thank you so much for the kind review !

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  J R

  

  Indiana, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  memories were made!

  4 Hour Trip on October 9, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

  Jeff, our guide, was awesome! We were forced to adjust on fly after another guide did not confirm. Jeff was very prompt in communicating and was very personable at every point throughout the trip! He made us feel welcomed and he put us on fish immediately and we were able to catch our limit and then some! He was also great with my 9 year old twin boys and he even let them “help” with cleaning. I have previously used guides in the area and Jeff would rank up there with the best! Our family would definitely look to use him again in the future.

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  Keith Ellis

  

  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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