About Your Guide

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Trevor Kroll

Outfitter
Instructional
Quality
Talkative
Intense
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
With over 17 years of experience in fishing the waters around the far northwest suburbs of Chicago and southeast Wisconsin, Captain Trevor took it upon himself to pursue a career in the fishing industry. While he does own and operate a kayak and canoe shop Memorial through Labor day, his staff of professional anglers assists in taming over 300 clients per season.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Trevor Kroll

Trevor Kroll

Outfitter
With over 17 years of experience in fishing the waters around the far northwest suburbs of Chicago and southeast Wisconsin, Captain Trevor took it upon himself to pursue a career in the fishing industry. While he does own and operate a kayak and canoe shop Memorial through Labor day, his staff of professional anglers assists in taming over 300 clients per season.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
What species! 35# chinook salmon most memorable.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Bacon and Onion 🧅🤤
Whats your favorite band?
All of it
Whats your favorite movie?
McConkey

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
What species! 35# chinook salmon most memorable.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Bacon and Onion 🧅🤤
Whats your favorite band?
All of it
Whats your favorite movie?
McConkey
How did you get started guiding?
Hustling trips at the boat ramp to pay my rent.
What makes you different from other guides?
I fish over 300 days a year on average

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Recent Reviews of OPS eXperiences

5.0
based on 1 review

Jodi

Verified Review

Trevor was super knowledgeable and friendly. It was just a few of us so we got to try a couple spots. We were traveling so we didn’t keep any of the fish we caught but had a great time.

Jodi

Verified Review

Trevor was super knowledgeable and friendly. It was just a few of us so we got to try a couple spots. We were traveling so we didn’t keep any of the fish we caught but had a great time.

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (April).
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  • Bluegill
  • Channel Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Perch
  • Striped Bass
  • Walleye
  • White Bass
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Ice Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Type of Fishing

Lake

OPS eXperiences Photo Gallery

Ice Fishing Illinois - Walleye
January 20th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Open Water Fishing Fox Lake, IL
March 16th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
October 2nd, 2023
Channel Lake, Illinois
Open Water Fishing Fox Lake, IL
March 16th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Open Water Fishing Fox Lake, IL
March 16th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
October 2nd, 2023
Channel Lake, Illinois
Ice Fishing Illinois - Walleye
January 20th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
October 2nd, 2023
Channel Lake, Illinois
Ice Fishing Illinois - Walleye
January 20th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Open Water Fishing Fox Lake, IL
March 16th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
October 2nd, 2023
Channel Lake, Illinois
Ice Fishing Illinois - Walleye
January 20th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Open Water Fishing Fox Lake, IL
March 16th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Open Water Fishing Fox Lake, IL
March 16th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
October 2nd, 2023
Channel Lake, Illinois
Ice Fishing Illinois - Walleye
January 20th, 2025
Fox Lake, Illinois
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