Captain
Joe Baron

Member since March 2026 Fox Lake, United States
Background
Operating a 21' Lund Aluminum fishing, Capt. Joe ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Fox Lake, Illinois. The crew has you covered if you wish to try spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
live bait rigging and jigging as well as trolling. Always start with live bait to see what the fish want to eat that day.

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Fox Lake, United States
Background
Operating a 21' Lund Aluminum fishing, Capt. Joe ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Fox Lake, Illinois. The crew has you covered if you wish to try spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
live bait rigging and jigging as well as trolling. Always start with live bait to see what the fish want to eat that day.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Reports

Fathers Day celebration with a limit of
Fathers Day celebration with a limit of
Jun 19, 2026 Fox Lake
Father and son team jig up a limit of Walleye, including a couple of slot fish. Another successful family / Fathers Day celebration.
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Clients catch the elusive humpback walle
Clients catch the elusive humpback walle
Jun 13, 2026 Fox Lake
Andy and is two boys not only catch the elusive humpback Walleye ?, they also manage a limit of legal fish (all released). Was great to have these guys in the boat and help them catch their first walleyes ever.
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George asked to learn how to fish the Fo
George asked to learn how to fish the Fo
Jun 2, 2026 Fox Lake
George learned a lot about fishing the Fox River today. He managed a two man limit of legal Walleye, Several Smallmouth Bass and some bait stealing bluegill, Perch and Fresh Water Drum. He will be back with his grandkids. Looking forward to fishing with them!
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Celebrating a Birthday with Walleyes
Celebrating a Birthday with Walleyes
May 30, 2026 Fox Lake
Tina surprises Anthony with this guided trip for his birthday and the walleyes fully cooperated. Trolling was the ticket as it produced a nice limit, plus bonus slot fish, big crappies and white bass.
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Walleyes cooperate for Anthony's surpris
Walleyes cooperate for Anthony's surpris
May 30, 2026 Fox Lake
Happy Birthday Anthony, Tina purchased this adventure as is surprise and the walleye did not disappoint! They caught their limit of legal walleyes as well as bonus slot fish, Big Crappies and White Bass.
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Walleye action continues to be good ???
Walleye action continues to be good ???
May 29, 2026 Fox Lake
Alan and daughter, having fun with Rod and Pan with a multi-species day on the water. Alan took his fill of white bass home for a fish fry. Enjoy your fish fry Alan!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Amazing family fishing trip with Rod & Pan on Fox Lake
Amazing family fishing trip with Rod & Pan on Fox Lake
Amazing family fishing trip with Rod & Pan on Fox Lake
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Andrew M.
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Amazing family fishing trip with Rod & Pan on Fox Lake

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on August 8, 2026
We had the best time fishing with Joe from Rod & Pan on Fox Lake. I brought my 7-year-old son along, and Joe was absolutely...
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Giancarlo T.
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A Fun and Successful Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 31, 2026
We had an excellent 4-hour fishing trip with Captain Joe. He was attentive, professional, and clearly very experienced. His...
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Shannon S.
Excellent
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Amazing anniversary celebration

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 29, 2026
caption Joe was amazing, very knowledgeable! Had a slow start but Joe found the perfect spot for fish and my husband and i...
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Mark P.
Excellent
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Amazing Fishing Trip with Captain Joe!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - 1:00 PM on May 24, 2026
Had an amazing time fishing on Fox Lake with Captain Joe! Everything was excellent from start to finish. Captain Joe was friendly,...
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Timothy M.
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Efficient, friendly, and professional

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 29, 2026
I took my son and his friends out to celebrate my son’s birthday. Captain Joe very patiently waited for us even though we...
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