Lure-In Fishing Guide – 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 come back to shore with a cooler full of fish.

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 225 HP Evinrude 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip Afternoon
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 1
    US $430
    If you don't have one whole day to spare to go fishing, half-day excursions are the next best thing. On your to-catch list is a variety of species – Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Steelhead, Walleye, Catfish, and more. Bring your fishing license with you, as well as some drinks and snacks. Rain gear is also a good idea in the autumn months.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 1
    US $430
    If you don't have one whole day to spare to go fishing, half-day excursions are the next best thing. On your to-catch list is a variety of species – Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Steelhead, Walleye, Catfish, and more. Bring your fishing license with you, as well as some drinks and snacks. Rain gear is also a good idea in the autumn months.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 1
    US $550
    When you've got 8 hours to fish Lake Michigan, you know you're in for a day of superb fishing action. You can expect massive Chinook, Coho, and Pink Salmon, as well as Walleye, Steelhead, Bass, Northern Pike, and Muskellunge. Get ready for the trip by buying a fishing license, food, and drinks, and Capt. Dennis will provide with the fishing gear.
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FAQs about Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay

Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $430 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 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
  • 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
  • Lake Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Meet the Captain

Dennis Ansell
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
122 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2016
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Catfish Catfish
Lake Trout Lake Trout

Boat specs

Tuffy (Dual console) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Sonar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
78%
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Wayne L.
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 15, 2023
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Kitty T.
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Fishing with Dennis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on August 4, 2023
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Mike W.
Brighton, MI
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Dennis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on August 29, 2023
Weather forced us to fish in channel. Captain Dennis did a great job locating pike and making sure all on-board caught at least...
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David V. I.
Merrimack, NH
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Dennis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on August 11, 2023
We had a great outing! The weather started out rough but we headed out determined to catch some walleye. Captain Dennis was...
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Carl H.
Ozark, MO
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 27, 2023
Had a great trip. Started out slow but Capt Dennis figured out what we needed to do to catch fish. Was a little disappointed...
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