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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Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(133 reviews)
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Minocqua
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Trips from US $350

Captain Hooks Fishing Adventuresโ€“Ice Fishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
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Minocqua
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Guide! Would use him again!
Captain Pat is AWESOME!
Great Captain
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Angler rating
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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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Robert Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 3, 2025
Robert Y. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures
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Henry F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 17, 2025
Mr Wingo was very good company and tried hard for us. We had an enjoyable day on the water
Henry F. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures
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Bryan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 27, 2024
Capt Pat was outstanding as a guide.ย  Was patient and accommodating.ย  Caught a variety of fish.
Bryan M. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventuresโ€“Ice Fishing
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Ethan U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Pat

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 24, 2025
Ethan U. recommends Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures
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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
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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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