Big Cedar Guide Service 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 4480 Gonring Drive, West Bend, WI 53095, United States

Big Cedar Guide Service 

West Bend, WI, United States
21 ft
4
5.0/5 (4 reviews)

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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.

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.

Matt Haldemann
Captain
Matt Haldemann
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Semi Guided Trip – Pop Up Shanty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 20 - Mar 1
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 2 - Dec 19
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
Sunfish
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Guided Trip – Pop Up Shanty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 20 - Mar 1
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Semi Guided Trip – Permanent Shanty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 20 - Mar 1
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Guided Trip – Permanent Shanty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 20 - Mar 1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Cathy Sargent
Cathy Sargent
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
A great day of fishing.
4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on June 10, 20251 adult

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.

Korby Klyber
Korby Klyber
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
The amount of fish he had me on was crazy
4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on June 6, 20252 adults

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

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike
Brett Schroy
Brett Schroy
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on July 25, 20231 adult1 child

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike
Matt Butler
Matt Butler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Matt
4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure on July 6, 20233 adults

Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Largemouth Bass
Matt Haldemann
Response from Captain

Great people, great fishing!

FAQs about Big Cedar Guide Service

Big Cedar Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Flexible Departure (4 hours)
  • US $200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Semi Guided Trip – Pop Up Shanty (6 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - Full Guided Trip – Pop Up Shanty (6 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - Semi Guided Trip – Permanent Shanty (6 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 1 guest - Full Guided Trip – Permanent Shanty (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Cedar Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Big Cedar Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
Big Cedar Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Big Cedar Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Big Cedar Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Crappie
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish

Your captain

Matt Haldemann
Matt Haldemann
Matt Haldemann

West Bend, Wisconsin, United States

ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since November 2022

Capt. Matt runs fishing trips out of West Bend. These waters are known for Nothern Pike and Largemouth Bass and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're spinning or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the ice!

ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since November 2022

Capt. Matt runs fishing trips out of West Bend. These waters are known for Nothern Pike and Largemouth Bass and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're spinning or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the ice!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish

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What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Drinks
Water

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
8-12 are free
You keep catch
You can keep your catch if you want.
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

 PayPal

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