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.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Baron

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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Rod and Pan Guide Service

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Fox Lake
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

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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Young Miles with memories heโ€™ll never fo
Young Miles with memories heโ€™ll never fo
May 26, 2026 Fox Lake
Miles and Uncle Mike had a AWESOME time trolling, They caught a mixed bag of Walleye, White Bass and Fresh Water Drum.
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Good bite today
Good bite today
May 23, 2026 Fox Lake
We had to troll to get them.... but turned a slow morning of pitching jigs in to a wild mid morning bite trolling..... Several Walleyes in the 22" range as well as some nice eaters. Also many many Fresh water drum, white bass, crappie and catfish. Good times on the water with awesome people!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Fishing Trip with Captain Joe!
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Giancarlo T.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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A Fun and Successful Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Mark P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Fishing Trip with Captain Joe!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Janel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on May 22, 2026
We had a great experience on this fishing charter! The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable....
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Sandy T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on May 24, 2026
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Very good experience with Captain Joe! Even though we had not catch any large mouth brass ( due to the weather),...
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Tuomas P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 2, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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