Full Moon Fishing Service–Rend Lake
Full Moon Fishing Service specializes in introducing their clients to many southern Illinois lakes. Join your guide Fred Mooney and let him take you to Rend Lake, where you will be fishing for Crappie. Capt. Fred also runs trips on Kincaid lake, Lake of Egypt, and Carlyle Lake if they suit you better.
Enjoy the 'Great Lakes of Southern Illinois' . You will go out aboard an 18.5' Procraft boat, which has plenty of space for up to 3 anglers. The boat was built back in 1991 and fully overhauled in 2019. It has a single 150 HP Mercury engine and modern electronics, along with a wireless trolling motor and a live bait tank.
Full Moon Fishing Service is run and operated by Fred Mooney, a local professional. He has been fishing the area for his whole life and knows the best spots around. Fred is a proud husband and a father of 3.
On your day out, you will be fishing with light tackle. Your guide Fred will provide you with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait will also be supplied, along with a complimentary fish cleaning service. Fred will offer you bottled water so you could feel free to bring your own snacks with you.
Whichever trip you decide to choose, rest assured that Fred will work hard to put you on fish. His company also operates on other lakes and reservoirs in. You could browse by clicking Full Moon Fishing Service at the bottom of the page.
Full Moon Fishing Service specializes in introducing their clients to many southern Illinois lakes. Join your guide Fred Mooney and let him take you to Rend Lake, where you will be fishing for Crappie. Capt. Fred also runs trips on Kincaid lake, Lake of Egypt, and Carlyle Lake if they suit you better.
Enjoy the 'Great Lakes of Southern Illinois' . You will go out aboard an 18.5' Procraft boat, which has plenty of space for up to 3 anglers. The boat was built back in 1991 and fully overhauled in 2019. It has a single 150 HP Mercury engine and modern electronics, along with a wireless trolling motor and a live bait tank.
Full Moon Fishing Service is run and operated by Fred Mooney, a local professional. He has been fishing the area for his whole life and knows the best spots around. Fred is a proud husband and a father of 3.
On your day out, you will be fishing with light tackle. Your guide Fred will provide you with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait will also be supplied, along with a complimentary fish cleaning service. Fred will offer you bottled water so you could feel free to bring your own snacks with you.
Whichever trip you decide to choose, rest assured that Fred will work hard to put you on fish. His company also operates on other lakes and reservoirs in. You could browse by clicking Full Moon Fishing Service at the bottom of the page.
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Jerry Eader5.0VerifiedCouple of days of great fishing!
3/4 day on April 25, 2026 • 2 adultsMy brother and I make an annual trip somewhere across the states. This year it was in our former home neighborhood of southern Illinois. Fred did a fantastic job keeping us on fish each day. His knowledge and technique's were first class. We usually don’t go back to places we’ve fished before but this time I think we’ll try a fall or winter trip. Great job!!!
Josh VincentRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat day on the water.
3/4 day on April 13, 2026 • 2 adultsGuide put us on large crappie all day. Learned a lot, will book again.
Melissa Russo5.0VerifiedBook it!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 childTook my son and his friend…they were basically first timers…chose Full Moon bc of the great reviews and am sooooo glad I did! Fred was extremely nice, very accommodating, patient with my “not-so-attentive” kiddos, had super cool gear and gadgets, and his prices were very reasonable. We had a great experience and can’t wait to go back again someday soon! Thanks Fred!
Tim Azzarello5.0VerifiedCrappie fishing with Fred
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childWe went on a pretty hot day in August my 11 year old nephew wanted to try it out. Fred is really good with kids he was patient and taught him a lot. He worked pretty hard on a really hot day and still found the fish!
- Jocelyn JohnsonRepeat angler5.0Verified
Fred was awesome!
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 28, 2025 • 2 adultsFred was fantastic! We caught lots of crappie. Great guy to talk to and knowledgeable about fishing many lakes. We will definitely use Fred again.
Sheryl PlocherRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFred was fantastic!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 childThe guys had a great time, even being their first time fishing for crappie! Fred had a camera below the boat to assist with the location of the crappie, making it even more exciting for my 11 year old son! They kept about 23 fish, which Fred filleted and bagged up for them to take home. All I heard was excitement for booking a future trip during a better time of year! Definitely would recommend Full Moon!
- Sheryl PlocherRepeat angler5.0Verified
3rd time is still a charm!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025 • 2 adultsMy son loves this trip every year! He can’t wait to go again this fall! Definitely recommend Fred!
Carl Linz5.0VerifiedHOTSPOT
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 1, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 childWe went on a four hour trip that was on time and ready to go. It took us a little while to find the fish but when we found them we had a great time and we really caught some big fish.
Andy Kozlowski5.0VerifiedWhat a great day!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 28, 2024 • 2 adultsCaptain Mooney was awesome. It was a rough start for the day but he came thru with some great fishing. I would recommend him anytime!!
David AndersonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWeather
3/4 day on April 3, 2024 • 2 adultsCaptain Fred was awesome. The weather was bad but we still caught a lot of fish. Had a great time and will definitely be back
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My brother and I make an annual trip somewhere across the states. This year it was in our former home neighborhood of southern Illinois. Fred did a fantastic job keeping us on fish each day. His knowledge and technique's were first class. We usually don’t go back to places we’ve fished before but this time I think we’ll try a fall or winter trip. Great job!!!
Caught about 40 Crappie. Awesome fishing.
