A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service

If you’re ready to start fishing in Delavan and Geneva Lake, we’ve got you covered with A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service. With Captain Dan at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Around here the fishing is popular for Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge (Musky), Yellow Perch, Crappie, Sunfish, and more, depending on the time of year. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, or bottom fishing. In winter you will be ice fishing.

Your vessel for the day is a 24’ Sanpan pontoon boat with space for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. If you booked one of the ice fishing packages, you will find yourself fishing out of hard and soft ice shacks, for groups of up to 10 people. Dan will provide all bait and tackle except sucker Minnows and dead bait Smelt for ice fishing.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn’t you rather be fishing with A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – 1st Timer Ice Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 23
    US $150
    A trip for a person who wants to just try out a short ice fishing experience.
    Fishing techniques
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 16 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 10 - Dec 31
    US $250
    We'll be fishing Delavan Lake Geneva Lake for Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass, Walleyes, Northern Pike, and Muskellunge.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Bullhead
    Bullhead
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Ice Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Feb 23
    US $250
    Hi, I offer a 4-hour ice fishing trip. I provide a soft or hard shack Depending on the conditions. I have a 6-wheel gator that I take you in and out on. I provide all bait and tackle. I fish for Pike, Panfish, Bass, and Walleyes. On Delavin Lake as of January 18, 2024, I have safe ice.
    Fishing techniques
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
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FAQs about A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service

A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $75 per person - 2 Hour Trip – 1st Timer Ice Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $125 per person - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $125 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Ice Fishing (4 hours)

When you book a trip with A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle

A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Delavan lake Geneva lake)

A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with A Big Catch Of The Day Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Daniel Mackowiak
Delavan, Wisconsin, United States
ID & license verified
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2019
My dad got me hooked on fishing. Ever since I was a little boy. Through the years, it seemed. I always had a knack for catching fish. I was helping a guy who owned a bait shop, and he suggested I might want to give guiding a shot.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Crappie Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)

Boat specs

Sanpan (Pontoon) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2020. Powered by a 70HP Johnson engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Delavan lake Geneva lake

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Ice Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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