Recon Boats
Veteran-owned and operated
Rhinelander 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.
PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT
Service that shaped the mission.
Proudly serving anglers with the same preparation, resolve, and respect earned in uniform.
Open water rates
Half Day
$400
Four hours on the water for two anglers. Live bait is included for most trips; musky bait may carry an additional cost. Additional anglers are $50 each.
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Full Day
$600
Eight hours on the water for two anglers. Live bait is included for most trips; musky bait may carry an additional cost. Additional anglers are $50 each.
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Split Day
$700
Four hours in the morning and four in the afternoon, with a midday break. Live bait is included for most trips; musky bait may carry an additional cost.
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Ready to fish?
Call now or send a quick inquiry with your dates, species goals, and number of anglers.
Past trips
Recent days on the water
Persistence Pays Off: Jay, Mary & Steven’s August Walleye Outing
The active fish were picky and concentrated on only a couple spots—but Jay, Mary, and Steven stayed after them until the walleye bite came together.
Two Days, One Fishing Family: Miles & Ryan’s Multi-Species Adventure
Crappie for the table, bass on the line, and two young anglers building real skills—see how Miles and Ryan made the most of two days on the water.
Cool Water, Moonset & Esox: A July 31 Musky Day
A cool, rainy break dropped surface temps to 75–77°—and the muskies noticed. See how Richard, Reed, and Josh turned a St. Croix Rod event into a moon-window Esox hunt with a musky, a heart-stopping follow, and two pike.
Fishing news
Latest reports and notes
Fishing Reports
Fishing Report: Late-Summer Cooling, Fall Clues & Scattered Fish
Cool nights teased fall, then early-September warmth spread fish back across the lake. Here’s where we’re finding musky now—and what’s next for walleye and crappie.
Fishing Reports
August Fishing Report: Midge Hatches, Leeches & Mid-Summer Moves
Midge worms on the mud, leeches on structure, and fish sliding to deeper breaks: here’s what changed on the water through August.
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.
Trusted gear
Four partners, picked fresh each visit.
Minn Kota
Lake X Lures
Pandemonium Tackle
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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