Veteran-owned and operated
Eagle River to Phelps coverage
Half-day and full-day trips
Why book Hendo’s
Veteran-owned discipline, local-water instincts.
Andy grew up surrounded by Wisconsin water, served five years in the Army, then moved to Rhinelander in 2007 to build the Northwoods guide dream.
Northern Wisconsin coverage
Rhinelander Area Lakes, McNaughton Area Lakes, Three Lakes Chain, Eagle River Chain, St. Germain, Phelps, North and South Twin, Big Sand, and Minocqua Area Lakes.
Multi-species days
Open-water trips for musky, northern pike, walleye, bass, bluegill, perch, and crappie — plus ice trips for bluegill, perch, crappie, walleye, and northern pike.
3 formats
Choose the pace that fits your group: full day, half day, or split day.
Full day — maximum time, flexible water, best for a full Northwoods push.
Half day — efficient window when conditions line up.
Split day — morning/evening strategy for prime bite windows.
Guide service details
Boat, power, and electronics
2018 Recon 985 single console, 200 H.O. Evinrude E-Tec G2, Minn Kota Ulterra with i-Pilot Link, Odyssey batteries, and four Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA imaging units.
Species-ready gear
St. Croix rods, reels and line for every guided species, plus Drifter and EGO nets sized for musky and multi-species trips.
Client prep made simple
Bring seasonal clothing, sunscreen, rain gear, polarized sunglasses, snacks or lunch, and a valid Wisconsin fishing license. Live bait is purchased by clients when needed.
Open water rates
Full Day
$550
Eight hours on the water for two anglers. Additional anglers are $50 each and extra hours are $25 each.
Book Full Day
Half Day
$350
Four hours on the water for two anglers. Additional anglers are $50 each and extra hours are $25 each.
Book Half Day
Split Day
$600
Four hours in the morning, a midday break, then four hours in the afternoon. Great for targeting one species in the morning and another later.
Book Split Day
Ready to fish?
Call now or send a quick inquiry with your dates, species goals, and number of anglers.
Google verified
Straight from anglers who’ve been in the boat.
Prepared trips, local water, and a veteran-owned standard show up in the details people remember.
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John M.
★★★★★ Google review
Andy had the boat ready, the plan dialed, and the patience to keep us on fish all day.
Prepared from the launch
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Mike R.
★★★★★ Google review
Local knowledge showed up fast. We learned water, patterns, and how to fish smarter.
Local water knowledge
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Sarah K.
★★★★★ Google review
A professional guide service with a calm, veteran-owned standard. Easy to recommend.
The right kind of day
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Past trips
Recent days on the water
Non-Stop Bluegill Action with Kris, Olivia, & Jamie!
Kris, Olivia, and Jamie had a blast catching well over 100 bluegill, keeping just enough for a fresh fish dinner!
Muskies 2025 Fall
a few miscellaneous pictures of fall musky from 2025. I love fall musky! Cooler water temps, less boat traffic, and using live bait for musk
Fishing news
Latest reports and notes
Fishing Reports
Late June–Early July Fishing Report: Scattered Summer Patterns & Bug Hatches
As water temperatures climb into the upper 70s, the multi-species bite transitions to early morning and late afternoon. Fish are scattered between weed edges and mud flats during the summer bug hatches.
Fishing Reports
May–Mid June Fishing Report: Walleyes in the Weeds & Smallmouth Transitions
Water temps have delayed the smallmouth spawn on deeper clear lakes, while walleye and perch remain buried in newly accelerated weed growth. Keep an eye out for pike and musky mixed in!