Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay 

4.6/5 (169 reviews)
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 3540 County Road CC, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, United States

Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay 

Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States
21 ft
4
4.6/5 (169 reviews)

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The outstanding fishery of Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan needs no introduction – you just need an experienced charter guide to take you out. Lure-In Fishing Guide Service and Captain Dennis Ansell will make sure you have a good time out on the water.

You could find a wide array of favorite catches at the end of your line – from Catfish, Bass, and Walleye to Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Steelhead, and Salmon. Capt. Dennis specializes in using artificial lures to get the fish to bite, but using live bait is also an option if you prefer it.

Try your hand at a variety of techniques, from jigging to fly fishing, depending on what you're targeting. The captain will have rods and reels for you to use, so you don't have to bring your own. If you're a passionate fly fisherman, your guide can also provide fly fishing equipment.

Climb aboard a 21' Tuffy boat and your fishing adventure can begin. The vessel is equipped with a 250 HP Suzuki engine and can fit up to 4 anglers. On board, you'll find quality navigational electronics that will help you stay on the fish's trail, and outriggers to extend your reach. After the trip, you'll get your catch filleted and ready to serve as soon as you come home.

Kids are welcome on the trips, regardless of their age, and Capt. Dennis will have life jackets for everyone on board. Explore the abundant depths of Lake Michigan with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service!
If you're looking to book a trip with me and you're looking for a place to stay, I am working with Latham Smith Lodge in Sturgeon Bay. They will give you a discount on a room. If you're staying for two nights or longer and you're going fishing with me, the chef will also make you coffee, scones and muffins to go if you're going to do a morning trip. Call them to book your stay in Sturgeon Bay

The outstanding fishery of Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan needs no introduction – you just need an experienced charter guide to take you out. Lure-In Fishing Guide Service and Captain Dennis Ansell will make sure you have a good time out on the water.

You could find a wide array of favorite catches at the end of your line – from Catfish, Bass, and Walleye to Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Steelhead, and Salmon. Capt. Dennis specializes in using artificial lures to get the fish to bite, but using live bait is also an option if you prefer it.

Try your hand at a variety of techniques, from jigging to fly fishing, depending on what you're targeting. The captain will have rods and reels for you to use, so you don't have to bring your own. If you're a passionate fly fisherman, your guide can also provide fly fishing equipment.

Climb aboard a 21' Tuffy boat and your fishing adventure can begin. The vessel is equipped with a 250 HP Suzuki engine and can fit up to 4 anglers. On board, you'll find quality navigational electronics that will help you stay on the fish's trail, and outriggers to extend your reach. After the trip, you'll get your catch filleted and ready to serve as soon as you come home.

Kids are welcome on the trips, regardless of their age, and Capt. Dennis will have life jackets for everyone on board. Explore the abundant depths of Lake Michigan with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service!
If you're looking to book a trip with me and you're looking for a place to stay, I am working with Latham Smith Lodge in Sturgeon Bay. They will give you a discount on a room. If you're staying for two nights or longer and you're going fishing with me, the chef will also make you coffee, scones and muffins to go if you're going to do a morning trip. Call them to book your stay in Sturgeon Bay

Dennis Ansell
Captain
Dennis Ansell
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Half Day Trip AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip Afternoon
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Mar 1 - Dec 1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4.6
169 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

84%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
95%
Friendly captain
94%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
81%
Caught fish

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Aaron Horn
Aaron Horn
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Iowa, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Captain Dennis is a pro!
Half Day Trip AM on July 30, 20262 adults1 child

My wife, my 11-year-old son, and I had a great time fishing with Captain Dennis. He’s been doing it for decades and it shows. We caught several large walleye (22-27”) along with a perch that he filleted for us to eat for dinner and quite a few sheep head that we fed to the grateful pelicans. 🙂 I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and we’ll certainly use him again next time we are in Door County!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Stephen Mulvaney
Stephen Mulvaney
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Very knowledgeable captain, great trip!
Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 14, 20263 adults

Captain Dennis was great! We had a good time with him. We caught what we were after, some nice perch and walleye! We went as a family. All you have to do is fillowhis instructions and you will be on yhe fish! Come with a good attitude and you will catch a lot. We would highly recommend booking with him! We will be back to join him again!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Adam Sisitsky
Adam Sisitsky
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
excellent and knowledgeable guide
Half Day Trip Afternoon on August 21, 20262 adults1 child

great day on the water with Captain Dennis; super knowledgeable and accommodating guide. highly recommend

Thomas Neider
Thomas Neider
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Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Beautiful Day and Great fishing
Half Day Trip Afternoon on August 20, 20262 adults

We had a great trip. We caught a Walleye, Catfish and small mouth bass. It was a good day!

Arnold Wolthoff
Arnold Wolthoff
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Rochester, MN, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
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August fishing trip
Half Day Trip AM on August 15, 20261 adult

I learned a lot and Captain Dennis was safety first. I would definitely recommend him .

FAQs about Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay

Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers Planer boards
  • Sonar
Trips booked with Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly fishing equipment
Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Fox and Wolf Rivers)
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan, lake Winnebago system )
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Catfish
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Dennis Ansell
Dennis Ansell
Dennis Ansell

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States

45 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
195 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2016

My father taught me how to fish for largemouth bass with plastic worms and I became interested in tournament fishing. As I fished more tournaments for different species I became a consistent multi species angler. This year I'm working with Lathem Smith Lodge in Sturgeon Bay. If you're going to be here in town for 2 night's or more they are offering a 10% discount on rooms with free breakfast. You have to mention my Guide Service for the discount. I apologize for those people looking to book a trip and as we get into late summer or early fall, my calendar is full. I am on disability and the government only allows me to book so many trips online. Try to contact me elsewhere. Have a good fishing season.

45 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
195 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2016

My father taught me how to fish for largemouth bass with plastic worms and I became interested in tournament fishing. As I fished more tournaments for different species I became a consistent multi species angler. This year I'm working with Lathem Smith Lodge in Sturgeon Bay. If you're going to be here in town for 2 night's or more they are offering a 10% discount on rooms with free breakfast. You have to mention my Guide Service for the discount. I apologize for those people looking to book a trip and as we get into late summer or early fall, my calendar is full. I am on disability and the government only allows me to book so many trips online. Try to contact me elsewhere. Have a good fishing season.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain Dennis is a pro!
    Aaron H.
    Aaron H.
  • Excellent trip!
    Julie J.
    Julie J.
  • Very knowledgeable captain, great trip!
    Stephen M.
    Stephen M.
  • Experienced captain ensured I caught fish!
    Karl H.
    Karl H.
  • Great Fishing!
    Pam H.
    Pam H.
  • Awesomeness
    Lawrence H.
    Lawrence H.
  • Dennis wanted to make sure we caught fish!
    Paula G.
    Paula G.
  • Target appropriately .
    William J.
    William J.
  • September fishing trip
    Bill S.
    Bill S.
  • Did the 6AM 4-hour run in Aug
    Brian S.
    Brian S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Tuffy
Boat type
Dual console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Fox and Wolf Rivers
Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan, lake Winnebago system
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Planer boards
Sonar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sturgeon Bay right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Muskellunge (Musky)Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
WalleyeWalleye

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