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Fish Minocqua 

4.9
(71 reviews)
 402 E PARK AVE, Minocqua, WI 54548, United States–
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Fish Minocqua 

Minocqua, WI, United States
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20 ft
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4.9
(71 reviews)
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Fish Minocqua will take you on an adventure to some of the most pristine lakes in the world, surrounded by natural highland forests. Captain Dave Lang is on the water 100 days a year and he's always on top of the fish patterns. He runs a family-friendly charter and he loves helping people catch their first game fish. His guests have ranged from 6 to 92 years old!

You'll be fishing out of Capt. Dave's 20' Ranger boat. She's powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine, with a Minnkota electric bow-mount trolling motor. Electronics include Lowrance GPS and color depth-finders. The boat features built-in live wells for bait and your catch and a cooler for your refreshments. She's also equipped with pedestal seats and accommodates up to 4 anglers.

This part of Wisconsin contains the highest number of lakes, so the fishing opportunities are endless. These lakes are home to Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and 'The Lake King' – Musky, both Natural and Hybrid.

Capt. Dave will have a lake picked for your trip in advance. If the action is less than what was expected, he will pull the boat and try a different lake to make your trip the best that it can be.

Your fishing equipment is provided but there are some things you need to prepare in advance: your fishing license, food and drinks for the day, and proper clothing. If you wish to use live bait, the cost is $15 per angler.

If you need a suggestion for accommodation, Capt. Dave can help. His wife Dianna has been helping people to find lodging for over 20 years, so don't hesitate to contact them.

Fish Minocqua is here to help you fish in comfort, seize the beautiful surroundings, and be proud of what you've caught for the day – it can hardly get any better than that!

Fish Minocqua will take you on an adventure to some of the most pristine lakes in the world, surrounded by natural highland forests. Captain Dave Lang is on the water 100 days a year and he's always on top of the fish patterns. He runs a family-friendly charter and he loves helping people catch their first game fish. His guests have ranged from 6 to 92 years old!

You'll be fishing out of Capt. Dave's 20' Ranger boat. She's powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine, with a Minnkota electric bow-mount trolling motor. Electronics include Lowrance GPS and color depth-finders. The boat features built-in live wells for bait and your catch and a cooler for your refreshments. She's also equipped with pedestal seats and accommodates up to 4 anglers.

This part of Wisconsin contains the highest number of lakes, so the fishing opportunities are endless. These lakes are home to Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and 'The Lake King' – Musky, both Natural and Hybrid.

Capt. Dave will have a lake picked for your trip in advance. If the action is less than what was expected, he will pull the boat and try a different lake to make your trip the best that it can be.

Your fishing equipment is provided but there are some things you need to prepare in advance: your fishing license, food and drinks for the day, and proper clothing. If you wish to use live bait, the cost is $15 per angler.

If you need a suggestion for accommodation, Capt. Dave can help. His wife Dianna has been helping people to find lodging for over 20 years, so don't hesitate to contact them.

Fish Minocqua is here to help you fish in comfort, seize the beautiful surroundings, and be proud of what you've caught for the day – it can hardly get any better than that!

Dave Lang
Charter Operator
Dave Lang
49 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

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October 2026
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 4 - Oct 31
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
71 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (71)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 71 reviews
Rollin Krafft
Rollin Krafft
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Tough conditions but still caught walleye
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2025 • 1 adult

Had a great outing with Dave on Squirrel Lake. Blue skies, calm water-tough conditions for walleye. The fish would pick up rear end of minnow and then drop. Bites were almost imperceptible. Just a bit of extra weight. Still caught some and enough for a nice fish fry. I would highly recommend Dave. Very knowledgeable and great story teller. Fun morning on the water!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Dave Lang
Response from Charter operator

Thank You Rollin. I enjoyed fishing with you, we did have a good morning considering the conditions. I look forward to fishing with again. Dave

Lila Thome
Lila Thome
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Dave
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2023 • 2 adults

Don Renguette
Don Renguette
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Fish Minoqua
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 17, 2025 • 2 adults

Rough start to the day with unexpeted T-storms. Captain Dave Lang was awesome, worked his butt off to find us Walleye. Unfortunately the fish did not want to be caught. We still had a great time fishing and plan to rebook with Dave next year, maybe earlier in the summer.

Dale Winistorfer
Dale Winistorfer
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great morning fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2025 • 2 adults

Dave, our guide, put us on fish. Very knowledgeable about the lake we fished. Gave me a few tips that I am sure I will try. Even cleaned and packaged our catch. Thanks Dave!

Dave Lang
Response from Charter operator

Thanks Dale, I enjoyed fishing with you guys and look forward to fishing with you again. Beautiful 33" Pike, biggest in my boat this season. KEEP YOUR LINE TIGHT AND A BEND IN YOUR ROD. DAVE LANG

Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

Dave is a great captain. He coached my grandson, Joe in proper spinner casting and retrieving. Joe caught his first fish using an artificial lure. It also happened to be the biggest fish he has caught to date. We all had a wonderful day on the water with Dave! Thanks!

Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Dave Lang
Response from Charter operator

Thanks Dave I appreciate your review. I enjoined fishing with your group, we all got a thrill out of watching Joe learn a new technique and catch his biggest fish ever. I look forward to fishing with you again. KEEP YOUR LINE TIGHT AND A BEND IN YOUR ROD. DAVE LANG

FAQs about Fish Minocqua

Fish Minocqua offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish Minocqua, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance
  • Fishfinder 3 Lowrance color
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Minnkota Riptide
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fish Minocqua include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Customer Responsible For Breakage )
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will fillet and package your catch, freeze if nec)
Fish Minocqua offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Willow Flowage -Rainbow Flowage)
  • Lake fishing (30+ Lakes In Vilas & Onieda County)
Fish Minocqua offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Fish Minocqua include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your operator

Dave Lang
Dave Lang
Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since March 2019
I've been fishing the Minocqua area since moving here in 1977. I started in Tommy's Fishing Adventures, as a member of the guide staff. Since Tommy's passing, I have been an independent Fishing Guide, while still maintaining my contacts with colleagues. This helps me to share information and gives me a group of reliable guides to handle large groups. I am licensed and fully insured.
Dave Lang
Dave Lang
Fully verified
4
reports
71
reviews
2019
member since
~7h
response
I've been fishing the Minocqua area since moving here in 1977. I started in Tommy's Fishing Adventures, as a member of the guide staff. Since Tommy's passing, I have been an independent Fishing Guide, while still maintaining my contacts with colleagues. This helps me to share information and gives me a group of reliable guides to handle large groups. I am licensed and fully insured.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers display a catch board lined with multiple northern pike beside a scenic freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Northern Pike
    Dale W.
    Dale W.
    Dave, our guide, put us on fish. Very knowledgeable about the lake we fished. Gave me a few tips that I am sure I will try. Even cleaned and packaged our catch. Thanks Dave!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Northern Pike on a catch board at a scenic lake, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Allen J.
    Allen J.
    We had a great day. Caught fish and enjoyed the lake with Dave.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a lake, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brett C.
    Brett C.
    Dave was easy to fish with, knowledgeable and satisfied all our expectations for catching and taking fish home to eat. A great experience which the whole family enjoyed.
  • Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Northern Pike on a scenic lakeside after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Matt I.
    Matt I.
    We had a great trip with Dave. He’s very patient and skilled as a guide. If you’re looking to fish in Minocqua, he’s your guy.
  • Young angler proudly holding a Northern Pike while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful catch during a family outing.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Dave J.
    Dave J.
    Dave is a great captain. He coached my grandson, Joe in proper spinner casting and retrieving. Joe caught his first fish using an artificial lure. It also happened to be the biggest fish he has caught to date. We all had a wonderful day on the water with Dave! Thanks!
  • Two anglers pose aboard a small boat while displaying a freshly caught freshwater panfish on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sunfish
    Lori T.
    Lori T.
    Dave Lang is a great man. He is very generous with his knowledge and time. He told us great stories and kept us engaged throughout the trip. Catching fish with Dave's fishing tour was a wonderful opportunity and experience.
  • Two adult anglers proudly display large northern pike aboard a fishing boat on a scenic lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Northern Pike
    Dillon G.
    Dillon G.
    Dave was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable and a great guy to talk too! We were on fish from the moment we started until we quit in the middle of July! I highly recommend this trip if you’re in the area and looking or thinking about booking a trip!
  • Adult angler proudly displaying a Northern Pike aboard a small fishing boat on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Nic K.
    Nic K.
    Great day out on the water with Dave. Fish were not biting good but he got us on fish and ended up being a great day. If you are looking for a good guide in the Minoqua area, book a trip with Dave. He even cleans and vacuum sealed our catch in bags afterwards.
  • Young angler proudly holding a largemouth bass aboard a fishing boat on a forest-lined lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Hugh F.
    Hugh F.
    Had a great half day trip with guide Dave Lang who put us on fish all morning.. big smallmouth, many largemouth, and three pike. Dave was very friendly and knowledgeable, making for a great time for my daughter and me. I highly recommend fishing with Dave Lang!
  • Angler proudly displays a large northern pike aboard a small fishing boat while another angler fishes nearby on a cloudy lake.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Bryan M.
    Bryan M.
    Capt Dave Lang is the best guide we have had. Extremely knowledgeable, hardworking and GREAT with kids. Very patient and knows the waters of the Northwoods extremely well. Fishing was tough, but Capt Dave consistently had us catching fish. Great guide and highly recommended him.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2012
Boat manufacturer
Ranger Fisherman
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
mercury
Powered by
2 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance
Fishfinder
3 Lowrance color
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Minnkota Riptide
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Customer Responsible For Breakage
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will fillet and package your catch, freeze if nec

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Minocqua to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age policy; contact before the trip
No alcohol
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
 Checks

What’s biting in Minocqua right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
CrappieCrappie
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
WalleyeWalleye

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