Small Craft Advisory - Oconto 

5.0/5 (16 reviews)
 1301 Harbor Road, Oconto, WI 54153, United States

Small Craft Advisory - Oconto 

Oconto, WI, United States
22 ft
3
5.0/5 (16 reviews)

From March through November, Captain Mike Kabacinski and his Small Craft Advisory Guide Service put their clients on top of the hottest bite that Green Bay has to offer. Head to Oconto and hop on a 22' Nitro boat to hone your angling skills and set your own records.

Bring your family, friends, kids, or fishing buddies out with you and get ready to wet a line. You will be able to try your hand at trolling, jigging, or casting – all depending on the season. In spring, you will be chasing the hungry Walleye as they are venturing up the Green Bay tributary river – the Oconto. You will have a great opportunity to land a trophy or catch double-digits!

While jigging is the hottest methods during the spring months, summer is all about trolling. Walleye reside along the warmer shorelines shallow water humps and reefs and later move out into deeper water, which the local guide refer to as 'the mud.' There, you will be trolling harnesses or crankbait for your 'Eater' fish.

As the summer seasons crawls towards the fall, you will be switching to jigging. As your guide likes to say, 'Nothing can beat the 'thump' of the Green and Gold giant Walleye on a jig rod!

If a fall fishing trip sounds more exciting, get ready to cast or troll crankbaits and enjoy the lack of fishing pressure.

All trips happen on a 22' Nitro boat, which is a comfortable vessel that is ideal for a Walleye fishing trip. You will find all gear and tackle, bait, lures, and a cooler for your drinks and snacks available for you to use. Please don't forget to purchase a valid fishing license.

From March through November, Captain Mike Kabacinski and his Small Craft Advisory Guide Service put their clients on top of the hottest bite that Green Bay has to offer. Head to Oconto and hop on a 22' Nitro boat to hone your angling skills and set your own records.

Bring your family, friends, kids, or fishing buddies out with you and get ready to wet a line. You will be able to try your hand at trolling, jigging, or casting – all depending on the season. In spring, you will be chasing the hungry Walleye as they are venturing up the Green Bay tributary river – the Oconto. You will have a great opportunity to land a trophy or catch double-digits!

While jigging is the hottest methods during the spring months, summer is all about trolling. Walleye reside along the warmer shorelines shallow water humps and reefs and later move out into deeper water, which the local guide refer to as 'the mud.' There, you will be trolling harnesses or crankbait for your 'Eater' fish.

As the summer seasons crawls towards the fall, you will be switching to jigging. As your guide likes to say, 'Nothing can beat the 'thump' of the Green and Gold giant Walleye on a jig rod!

If a fall fishing trip sounds more exciting, get ready to cast or troll crankbaits and enjoy the lack of fishing pressure.

All trips happen on a 22' Nitro boat, which is a comfortable vessel that is ideal for a Walleye fishing trip. You will find all gear and tackle, bait, lures, and a cooler for your drinks and snacks available for you to use. Please don't forget to purchase a valid fishing license.

Mike Kabacinski
Captain
Mike Kabacinski
16 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Nov 1
US $575
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Nicholas Suhling
Nicholas Suhling
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great Experience
Full Day Trip on April 11, 20263 adults

Great experience and a very knowledgeable guide. Even though the bite was slow today, the trip was still absolutely worth it. The guide worked hard from start to finish, kept us moving to multiple productive areas, and was clearly committed to giving us the best opportunity possible. He showed us several different spots, explained exactly why he was choosing each one, and taught me a lot about the fishery, presentations, and how conditions were affecting the bite. What really made the trip stand out was the conversation and the amount I learned. It never felt like just “driving around hoping.” Every move had a purpose, and I came away with a much better understanding of the water. You can tell he genuinely enjoys teaching and making sure his clients have a great overall experience, even when the fish aren’t fully cooperating. I’d definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to learn the water and spend time with a hardworking, knowledgeable guide, and I would gladly book again.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Fred Kriwanek
Fred Kriwanek
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Good Charter
Full Day Trip on May 12, 20262 adults

Terrible weather conditions, but we limited out walleyes. And caught multiple other species.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Muskellunge (Musky)
David Haroldson
David Haroldson
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Walleye Warriors
Full Day Trip on April 18, 20243 adults

Captain Mike did a great job and worked hard to put us on fish. We caught some beautiful walleyes and Mike generously shared a lot of his knowledge about walleye fishing in the Oconto area of Green Bay. We would definitely book Mike and Small Craft Advisory again for another Green Bay walleye adventure.

Stacie Moriak
Stacie Moriak
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with captain Mike
Full Day Trip on August 9, 20231 adult2 children

What a wonderful morning spent on the water! Could not have asked for anything better. Captain Mike was patient with my boys, and took time to teach and explain every question we had. Definitely a trip to be remembered!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Nathan Merritt
Nathan Merritt
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Get boat and Captain
Full Day Trip on May 23, 20243 adults

Had a great time with Captain Mike.

FAQs about Small Craft Advisory - Oconto

Small Craft Advisory - Oconto offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $575 per group - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Small Craft Advisory - Oconto, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Small Craft Advisory - Oconto include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
Small Craft Advisory - Oconto offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Green Bay tributaries)
  • Lake fishing (Bay of Green Bay)
Small Craft Advisory - Oconto offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Small Craft Advisory - Oconto include:
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Salmon
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Mike Kabacinski
Mike Kabacinski
Mike Kabacinski

Oconto, Wisconsin, United States

2 Fishing Reports
50 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since July 2018

Captain Mike Kabacinski has been fishing the waters of Green Bay for over two decades and has also been an Alaskan guide for five summers. There, he mastered the waters of Kodiak Island and fished for Halibut, Trout, Cod, and Salmon. Mike also captained boats for various other tours, such as whale watching, bear viewing, sea kayaking, crab fishing, and eagle watching. He also navigated the shallow rivers and streams via jet boat, targeting all 5 species of Salmon, Grayling, and Trout.

2 Fishing Reports
50 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since July 2018

Captain Mike Kabacinski has been fishing the waters of Green Bay for over two decades and has also been an Alaskan guide for five summers. There, he mastered the waters of Kodiak Island and fished for Halibut, Trout, Cod, and Salmon. Mike also captained boats for various other tours, such as whale watching, bear viewing, sea kayaking, crab fishing, and eagle watching. He also navigated the shallow rivers and streams via jet boat, targeting all 5 species of Salmon, Grayling, and Trout.

The fish you can target

Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Salmon
Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Salmon
Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish

Real catches by this captain

  • Half day trip with captain Mike
    Stacie M.
    Stacie M.
  • 6 hour day trip
    Valerie E.
    Valerie E.
  • All day with Captain Mike
    Kimberly H.
    Kimberly H.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Nitro
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Green Bay tributaries
Lake Fishing
Bay of Green Bay

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

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 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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