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Wonder Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing

About Your Guide

Trevor Kroll

Outfitter
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
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

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.
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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 🧅🤤
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

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 🧅🤤
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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Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing

NEW 1 - 3 People 4 - 8 Hours From $395
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing

About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

The Chain O' Lakes is the impoundment that was created by the daming of the Fox River flowing from the Illinois state border through the chain and heads through McHenry Illinois to the dam. Miles of river and a compilation of lakes close to Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago and Rockford makes access a breeze! The fishing on the chain is world class in regards to the amount of opportunity and angler has to succeed. The area...

About Your Trip

The Chain O' Lakes is the impoundment that was created by the daming of the Fox River flowing from the Illinois state border through the chain and heads through McHenry Illinois to the dam. Miles of river and a compilation of lakes close to Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago and Rockford makes access a breeze!
The fishing on the chain is world class in regards to the amount of opportunity and angler has to succeed. The area
offers local amenities with dining, shopping and lodging all nearby. We offer you a northwoods experience in the far suburbs.
We will target a variety of fish depending on what is in season. From white bass to catfish, the chain offers a variety of able fare. We will be on a frozen lake in a heated fish house that is warmed before you arrive via our late model ice fishing machines.
Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluegill
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Channel Catfish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Crappie
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Not Ideal
Largemouth Bass
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Striped Bass
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Good
White Bass
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Not Ideal
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  • 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)

Technique

Ice Fishing

Type of Fishing

Lake

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Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
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Channel Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
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Channel Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
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Channel Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
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Channel Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
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Channel Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
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Channel Lake, Illinois
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
October 2nd, 2023
Channel Lake, Illinois
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