Small Craft Advisory - Oconto
Small Craft Advisory - Oconto
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.
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Stacie Moriak5.0VerifiedHalf day trip with captain Mike
Full Day Trip on August 9, 2023 • 3 adults • 2 childrenWhat 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!
Karla Lederhaus5.0VerifiedGreat day of fishing with Captain Mike.
Full Day Trip on June 4, 2021 • 2 adultsBeautiful day, beautiful boat, great guide, 8 walleyes and many sheep’s head caught. Mike did a great job getting us on walleyes, just short of our limit. We’d definitely recommend Mike. Thanks for the fun.
Valerie Ebert5.0Verified6 hour day trip
Full Day Trip on August 14, 2021 • 2 adultsEverything was great! Reached our limit in an hour and a half! Captain Mike is very knowledgeable and was was a great guide. We will definitely book this trip again!
Kimberly Hill5.0VerifiedAll day with Captain Mike
Full Day Trip on August 5, 2019 • 3 adults • 1 childWe just finished a great day. I booked a day for me and my 2 sons. They were happy at once to see we were fishing in Green Bay not an inland lake. We caught more fish than we thought possible and are enjoying the fresh catch for dinner. We also have a lot to take home. He was thoughtful and gave my boys a lot of fishing lessons in a day.
Nicholas Suhling5.0VerifiedGreat Experience
Full Day Trip on April 11, 2026 • 3 adultsGreat 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.
Fred Kriwanek5.0VerifiedGood Charter
Full Day Trip on May 12, 2026 • 2 adultsTerrible weather conditions, but we limited out walleyes. And caught multiple other species.
David Haroldson5.0VerifiedWalleye Warriors
Full Day Trip on April 18, 2024 • 3 adultsCaptain 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.
Nathan MerrittRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGet boat and Captain
Full Day Trip on May 23, 2024 • 3 adultsHad a great time with Captain Mike.
John Goscinski4.7Verifiedtough fishing
Full Day Trip on July 8, 2024 • 3 adultsDue to the weather and the Alwife die off the fishing was tough. Our Caption did everything possible to get us fish
Charles Howe5.0VerifiedFishing with Mike
Full Day Trip on July 2, 2023 • 3 adults
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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.
Terrible weather conditions, but we limited out walleyes. And caught multiple other species.
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.
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!
Had a great time with Captain Mike.
FAQs about Small Craft Advisory - Oconto
- US $575 per group - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- River fishing (Green Bay tributaries)
- Lake fishing (Bay of Green Bay)
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Ice fishing
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Salmon
- Walleye
- Whitefish (Lake)
Your captain
Oconto, Wisconsin, United States
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.
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