Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh 

4.6
(26 reviews)
 1-99 5th Street, Neenah, WI 54956, United States–

Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh 

Neenah, WI, United States
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21 ft
4
4.6
(26 reviews)

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Winnebago Lake's excellent fishing opportunities are but one cast away, with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service ready to take you to the red hot bite! With Captain Dennis Ansell at the helm, you're in for a memorable day on the water that you'll want to brag about.

Join your guide on his 21' Tuffy boat with a 225 HP Evinrude engine, and enough room to sit up to 4 people. Your fishing platform is perfectly suited for lake fishing, which makes it stable and very fast. Finding fish hideouts will be easy because the captain will use GPS and fishfinder to locate your prey.

Rods, reels, and tackle are included in the price of the trip, as well as the use of live bait and lures. Fly rodders are welcome to bring their own equipment, or they can talk to the captain and he'll prepare it for them. When you come back to the dock, Capt. Dennis will clean the catch so that you don't have to get messy.

But what species could find their way to your cooler? Lake Winnebago is teeming with a great variety of freshwater game fish, and you can catch a bit of everything. Bass and Walleye are the hardest fighters. You'll also come across Muskies, Northern Pike, and Catfish.

For this trip, you'll need to bring drinks, snacks, and food, as well as a valid Wisconsin fishing license. Come fishing with your little ones – they're going to have a blast, especially on half-day trips.

Book a trip with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service and fall for Winnebago Lake fishing hook, line, and sinker!

Winnebago Lake's excellent fishing opportunities are but one cast away, with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service ready to take you to the red hot bite! With Captain Dennis Ansell at the helm, you're in for a memorable day on the water that you'll want to brag about.

Join your guide on his 21' Tuffy boat with a 225 HP Evinrude engine, and enough room to sit up to 4 people. Your fishing platform is perfectly suited for lake fishing, which makes it stable and very fast. Finding fish hideouts will be easy because the captain will use GPS and fishfinder to locate your prey.

Rods, reels, and tackle are included in the price of the trip, as well as the use of live bait and lures. Fly rodders are welcome to bring their own equipment, or they can talk to the captain and he'll prepare it for them. When you come back to the dock, Capt. Dennis will clean the catch so that you don't have to get messy.

But what species could find their way to your cooler? Lake Winnebago is teeming with a great variety of freshwater game fish, and you can catch a bit of everything. Bass and Walleye are the hardest fighters. You'll also come across Muskies, Northern Pike, and Catfish.

For this trip, you'll need to bring drinks, snacks, and food, as well as a valid Wisconsin fishing license. Come fishing with your little ones – they're going to have a blast, especially on half-day trips.

Book a trip with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service and fall for Winnebago Lake fishing hook, line, and sinker!

Dennis Ansell
Captain
Dennis Ansell
36 years of experience
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Nov 1
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Catfish
+2
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.6
26 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

Reviews (26)

  • Jason Tuggle
    Jason Tuggle
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Very fun trip with Captain Dennis!

    Half Day Trip on July 24, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had a great time with Captain Dennis! He was very knowledgeable, had a great boating setup and my daughter and I really enjoyed our time on the water! Would definitely recommend him.

  • Martha Stacker
    Martha Stacker
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing in Oshkosh

    Half Day Trip on June 20, 2025 • 2 adults

    Highly recommended Dennis for fishing. He was extremely nice, knew the spots where the fish were and made the day fun. He was also very patient. Nice day.

  • James Bauerle
    James Bauerle
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Dennis

    Half Day Trip on May 17, 2024 • 4 adults

    Foggy start, but Captain Denis put in a great effort to be sure that we came back with fish.

  • Meghan Havland
    Meghan Havland
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Dennis

    Half Day Trip on October 1, 2021 • 3 adults

    Dennis was very friendly and made meeting up for our charter very easy. He was very knowledgeable in all things fishing, especially around the Wisconsin area. We caught 3 different kind of fish, Sheepshead, Walleyes and Perch. It was a great time by all!

  • Fernanda Novoa
    Fernanda Novoa
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Worth it!

    Half Day Trip Afternoon on July 5, 2026 • 4 adults

    Dennis was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He was willing to move our fishing time to earlier in the day to accommodate for us. He answered so many of our questions and is a very knowledgeable guide. Definitely worth the price - was a super beautiful and peaceful day out on Winnebago

  • John willis
    John willis
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Half Day Trip on June 12, 2026 • 3 adults

    Very tough conditions. Strong (20-30 mph) winds out of the west. Captain Dennis tried everything to get us fish. We caught Largemouth, Smallmouth, Catfish and Sheepshead.

  • Michael Corcoran
    Michael Corcoran
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Dennis got it done!!! Made the 7 hour drive up from the Lou well worth it!!!

    Half Day Trip on July 17, 2026 • 2 adults
  • William Hehr
    William Hehr
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    great capt knowledgeable

    Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 13, 2026 • 3 adults

    would do again

  • Brian Pokorny
    Brian Pokorny
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain!!

    Half Day Trip on October 28, 2024 • 2 adults

    Dennis was great and very knowledgeable. He took us to a few different spots on the Wolf River where we used crank baits and minnows. We caught a few bass and Walleye and when we were finished for the day Dennis quickly cleaned them up for us to take home. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend Dennis to anyone looking to have a nice stress-free day of fishing on the water!

  • Daniel Maciejewski
    Daniel Maciejewski
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    a good time

    Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 14, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Captain Dennis was great with my two young boys, 3 and 4 years old, and me. We caught many panfish in the channels, and he tried to keep us in the shade since it was a hot day.

Rating

4.6
26 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

All reviews (26)

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Fernanda Novoa
Fernanda Novoa
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Worth it!
Half Day Trip Afternoon on July 5, 2026 • 4 adults

Dennis was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He was willing to move our fishing time to earlier in the day to accommodate for us. He answered so many of our questions and is a very knowledgeable guide. Definitely worth the price - was a super beautiful and peaceful day out on Winnebago

Dennis Ansell
Response from Captain

it was a fun and relaxing day. some nice walleyes caught good time for all.

John Willis
John Willis
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip on June 12, 2026 • 3 adults

Very tough conditions. Strong (20-30 mph) winds out of the west. Captain Dennis tried everything to get us fish. We caught Largemouth, Smallmouth, Catfish and Sheepshead.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Dennis Ansell
Response from Captain

thank you for the rating John. it was a tough day out there. the second half of my day wasn't much better. we caught three keeper largemouth maybe a dozen small or largemouth. couple of smallmouth bass and a few sheepshead. no walleyes or perch. a few other boats came in and they didn't have any luck either.

Michael Corcoran
Michael Corcoran
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Capt Dennis got it done!!! Made the 7 hour drive up from the Lou well worth it!!!
Half Day Trip on July 17, 2026 • 2 adults

William Hehr
William Hehr
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
great capt knowledgeable
Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 13, 2026 • 3 adults

would do again

Brian Pokorny
Brian Pokorny
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great Captain!!
Half Day Trip on October 28, 2024 • 2 adults

Dennis was great and very knowledgeable. He took us to a few different spots on the Wolf River where we used crank baits and minnows. We caught a few bass and Walleye and when we were finished for the day Dennis quickly cleaned them up for us to take home. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend Dennis to anyone looking to have a nice stress-free day of fishing on the water!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye

FAQs about Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh

Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $750 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 – Oshkosh, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Sonar
Trips booked with Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly fishing equipment
Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Dennis Ansell
Dennis Ansell
Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
46 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
196 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.
Dennis Ansell
Dennis Ansell
Fully verified
46
reports
196
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
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
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
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?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
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.
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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.

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