Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay

Book your next trip with Fat Nancy Sport Fishing and discover what keeps anglers returning to Sturgeon Bay for more. With Captain Chris at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and anything else that bites. On these trips, you can expect to troll, cast, or bottom fish.

You can bring home any fish you catch, provided they’re within size and bag limits.

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

People in your group might need a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

It’s recommended to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Fat Nancy Sport Fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 6 - Oct 31
    US $400
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (3 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 5
    US $450
    Spring trophy fishing is mostly casting so no more than 3 people. (1-3 person trip)
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
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FAQs about Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay

Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Walleye (3 MAX) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Lowrance HDS Live
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan (Bay of Green Bay))
  • Nearshore Fishing

Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing (Walleye are sometimes bottom feeders)
  • Trolling (Sometimes the feed suspended )
  • Jigging (Bottom fishing technique )
  • Drift Fishing (We dirt and jig sometimes )

Top targeted fish species with Fat Nancy Sport Fishing – Sturgeon Bay include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Chris Herbst
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2023
I have been fishing Salmon and Walleye out of Lake Michigan for over thirty years. I became a captain three years ago.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Ranger (Bass boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 250HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 43 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan (Bay of Green Bay)
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Walleye are sometimes bottom feeders
Trolling
Sometimes the feed suspended
Jigging
Bottom fishing technique
Drift Fishing
We dirt and jig sometimes

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Lowrance HDS Live
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
6 hours with Captain Chris
Half day trip with Captain Chris Herbst
Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Maria M.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 31, 2023
Chris was great. Equipment was top-of-the-line. He was very experienced and knowledgeable. We had a beautiful day but the fish...
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Frank N.
Highland, IL
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Half day trip with Captain Chris Herbst

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 25, 2023
What a great time!  Captain Herbst was ready to go when we got to the marina!  My daughter and I both caught nice walleyes...
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Dane I.
Cobden, IL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 Hours with Captain Chris!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 18, 2023
Captain Chris was very outgoing and fun from the start. He gave us history with the adventure and caught a lot of fish (big...
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Ryan V.
Wonder Lake, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hours with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 2, 2023
Fantastic charter, my kids had so much fun!  Highly recommend Captain Chris.
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Stan K.
Brookfield, WI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 29, 2023
If not for the wind and waves this was a great experience.we lost two at the boat and landed one.
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