Recon Boats
About Hendo’s
The promise
Ever since he could walk, Andy has been on the water or ice. He remembers studying the structure and depths fish relate to during different times of year, and still carries that same butterfly feeling every time he gets a chance to fish.
After earning a two-year college degree, Andy served five years in the Army. A few years after leaving the Army, he moved to Rhinelander in late 2007 and spent nearly all of his free time fishing, exploring new lakes, and learning from seasoned local guides before launching on his own.
SERVICE & SACRIFICE
Army discipline
Five years of Army service shape the way trips are prepared: organized, safe, direct, and focused on the mission for the day.
Northwoods dream
Fishing northern Wisconsin as a kid planted the dream to someday live and guide here. Rhinelander became home in 2007.
Local knowledge
Hundreds of lakes, constant scouting, and relationships with seasoned guides helped turn passion into a professional guide service.
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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