Big Cedar Guide Service 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 4480 Gonring Drive, West Bend, WI 53095, United States
5.0/5 (4 reviews)
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4480 Gonring Drive
West Bend, WI, United States
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Big Cedar Guide Service invites you to experience the stunning waters of West Bend. With Captain Matt at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Crappie, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season. Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You’re welcome to take home some of the fish you catch, provided they’re within size and bag limits.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Young ones, ages 8 to 14 fish for $50 with an adult.

Your fishing machine for the day is a 21’ Ranger angler boat with the most up to date electronics and room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures and live bait.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.

You can’t go wrong when you bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Bottled water is included, free of charge.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Big Cedar Guide Service.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating

4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Cathy S.
Cathy S.
5.0/5

Jun 10, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure

A great day of fishing.

VERIFIED

Captain Matt put us on 4 different kinds of fish. A great day. Punctual and boat and equipment were top notch. Even got good restaurant recommendation.

Captain Matt put us on 4 different kinds of fish. A great day. Punctual and boat and equipment were top notch. Even got good...  

 Cathy S. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
 Cathy S. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service

Korby K.
Korby K.
5.0/5

Jun 6, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure

The amount of fish he had me on was crazy

VERIFIED

If I could give him an 11 out of 10 I would

If I could give him an 11 out of 10 I would  

 Korby K. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
 Korby K. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service

Brett S.
Brett S.

Miami, Florida

5.0/5

Jul 25, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

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 Brett S. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
 Brett S. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

Matt B.
Matt B.

Colgate, WI

5.0/5

Jul 6, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure

Fishing with Matt

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 Matt B. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
 Matt B. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
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Replied on August 5, 2023
Great people, great fishing!
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Trip availability and prices

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Semi Guided Trip – Pop Up Shanty
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $300 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $400 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Guided Trip – Pop Up Shanty
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US $400 
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Semi Guided Trip – Permanent Shanty
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Guided Trip – Permanent Shanty
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+4

Angler rating

4
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Cathy S.
Cathy S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A great day of fishing.

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on June 10, 2025

Captain Matt put us on 4 different kinds of fish. A great day. Punctual and boat and equipment were top notch. Even got good restaurant recommendation.

Captain Matt put us on 4 different kinds of fish. A great day. Punctual and boat and equipment were top notch. Even got good restaurant recommendation.  

 Cathy S. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service

Korby K.
Korby K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The amount of fish he had me on was crazy

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on June 6, 2025

If I could give him an 11 out of 10 I would

If I could give him an 11 out of 10 I would  

 Korby K. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service

Brett S.
Brett S.

Miami, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on July 25, 2023

 

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 Brett S. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

Matt B.
Matt B.

Colgate, WI

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Matt

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on July 6, 2023

 

 Matt B. recommends Big Cedar Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 5, 2023
Great people, great fishing!
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FAQs about Big Cedar Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
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