Come explore the beauty of Wisconsin’s fisheries and have a memorable time with Big Country Charters. Captain Randy Wagner will meet you in Sturgeon Bay and take you on a fun-filled day on the water, doing everything in his power to make your trip a successful one. Pick your day, join the captain aboard, and spend a thrilling time chasing fish with your loved ones.

Your adventure will take place on a 20’ Nitro performance fishing boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers. This boat is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 47 knots and comes rigged with modern GPS, a fishfinder, and VHF radio electronics to ensure quick and safe movement. There’s also an ice-box for storing fish and a livewell for keeping live bait.

On your trip, you’ll be fishing for Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye, depending on what’s biting. The techniques you can expect to use include trolling, spinning, and jigging on light tackle. On special trips chasing Whitefish in winter, Capt. Randy also offers ice fishing. You choose whether you’ll keep your catch or not, just keep in mind that trophy fish has to be released.

The captain will take care of all the fishing rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures, so you can fully focus on fishing. Before coming on board, just make sure you have your fishing licenses with you, as well as some snacks and drinks to stay refreshed.

Have a great time on the water together with Big Country Charters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    You and the captain will be fishing Walleye in Door County, Wisconsin or the southern bay of Green Bay. Capt. Randy is a retired law enforcement officer and would like to share his time and stories with America's heroes.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    A night bite trip. Big Country Charters offers an evening trip to get into the aggressive feeders throughout spring. Bring a headlamp and warm clothing!
  • Private trip
    Salmon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Sep 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Salmon trips launch out of either Sturgeon Bay or Algoma. Private trip up to 4 fishermen
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    You and Captain Randy will have a fun-packed time chasing Walleye in Door County or the southern portion of Green Bay. He's eager to share time with you and see you catch fish!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Michael O.
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 11, 2024
It was My Beat friends sons Birthday and we decided to take him on a fishing trip. After reading reviews on Big Country Charters...
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Thad A.
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Capt. Randy and Big Country Charters - 10/10

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip on June 14, 2024
1.  Easy to communicate with. 2.  Boat and tackle was in perfect shape, all poles were rigged up well, with no issues.
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Billy B.
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Had a great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2024
We caught some salmon and a steelhead. Was a great trip he put us on some fish when other boats weren’t catching anything
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Mike P.
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Captain Randy was Excellent!

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip on September 17, 2024
We still caught some nice fish despite the conditions being less than ideal.
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VERIFIED   August 8, 2024
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FAQs about Big Country Charters

Big Country Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Salmon Trip (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Country Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Big Country Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Big Country Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Big Country Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice Fishing (Offered on special trips for Whitefish)

Top targeted fish species with Big Country Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Randy Wagner
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States
8 Fishing Reports
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29 Customer reviews
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Member since May 2022
Captain Randy is a retired Police Detective from Colorado. He began fishing Walleye tournaments in 2015 and decided to retire in Wisconsin to chase large trophy Walleye in his backyard. He's been fishing for over 40 years and hopes to share one of the best places in the world to go fishing with you.

The fish you can target

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon
Walleye Walleye

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Nitro
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing
Offered on special trips for Whitefish

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

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.

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
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Trophy fish will be photographed and released

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

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