Captain
Pat Wingo

Member since March 2019 Minocqua, United States
Background
Captain Pat Wingo has been fishing most of his life, and he's been a licensed guide since 1989. Fishing is his passion and calling so much so that he used to hand-make lures. These days, running charters is Capt. Pat's full-time job and he loves teaching anglers of all levels new fishing tricks. He also guides ice fishing expeditions during the winter.
Techniques
He has been a licensed guide since 1989, he used to be lure manufacture too, this is his full-time job and loves teaching, he has been doing Ice Fishing also since 1989.

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Minocqua, United States
Background
Captain Pat Wingo has been fishing most of his life, and he's been a licensed guide since 1989. Fishing is his passion and calling so much so that he used to hand-make lures. These days, running charters is Capt. Pat's full-time job and he loves teaching anglers of all levels new fishing tricks. He also guides ice fishing expeditions during the winter.
Techniques
He has been a licensed guide since 1989, he used to be lure manufacture too, this is his full-time job and loves teaching, he has been doing Ice Fishing also since 1989.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(125 reviews)
Minocqua
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Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
Minocqua
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 136 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (60)
North Woods Fishing Trip
Great trip!
We caught over 50 fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Jim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect gift idea

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 11, 2025
This was a gift to my father.ย  At 86 there is little one can get someone at that age.ย  So, we got him this trip.ย  It was...
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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

North Woods Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 28, 2025
First time in the area. Capt Pat is very knowledgeable. We caught a bunch of crappies. He knows right where to find them. He...
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Matt H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 19, 2025
Captain was very patient with my son and all questions. Felt like he tried his best to get us on fish.ย  Caught several. We...
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MIke M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught over 50 fish.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 13, 2025
The weather was cold & rainy and we still caught over 50+ fish. We had 25 good size Crappies in the live well at the end of...
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Mike R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

One of the best Captains in the northwoods!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 28, 2024
Captain Hook is a great fisherman, and an even better person!ย  He had the patience of Job, and the skills of a Linder/Winkleman.ย ...
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