Diehard Angling 

5.0
(17 reviews)
 East Redwood Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, United States–

Diehard Angling 

Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States
–
21 ft
4
5.0
(17 reviews)

If you're ready to experience fishing in Sturgeon Bay, book a trip with Diehard Angling.

These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Salmon, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Muskellunge (Musky), Northern Pike, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with Diehard Angling are fun for all ages, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your day begins aboard a 2023 21ft yarcraft tfx that holds up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a bucket on board for your bathroom convenience. Capt. Alec will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to buy 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.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Diehard Angling will make it easy for you to go fishing in Sturgeon Bay. So, how about booking that trip?

If you're ready to experience fishing in Sturgeon Bay, book a trip with Diehard Angling.

These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Salmon, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Muskellunge (Musky), Northern Pike, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with Diehard Angling are fun for all ages, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your day begins aboard a 2023 21ft yarcraft tfx that holds up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a bucket on board for your bathroom convenience. Capt. Alec will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to buy 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.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Diehard Angling will make it easy for you to go fishing in Sturgeon Bay. So, how about booking that trip?

Alec Nickel
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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6 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
Salmon
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Muskellunge (Musky)
+5
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
17 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (26)

Reviews (17)

  • Dale Johnson
    Dale Johnson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    6 Hour Trip on September 12, 2026 • 3 adults

    Highly recommend Captain Alec and Diehard Angling. Despite tougher conditions, we were on fish and landed some big salmon. Alec was great with my 13 year old son too.

  • Dave Price
    Dave Price
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best chartered fishing trip we’ve ever had!!

    6 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM on July 3, 2024 • 2 adults

    Alec’s knowledge, skills, and passion of his profession (as a Fishing Guide) are unparalleled. He’s an angling rockstar 🤘🏼 We caught our limit of King Salmon during our chartered 6-hour trip; which included one lunker that weighed in at approximately 25 pounds!! An experience of a lifetime for my recently-graduated son! We both highly recommend booking a trip with Diehard Angling 🐟🐟🐟

  • Corry Evans
    Corry Evans
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Five stars all the way

    6 Hour Trip on September 10, 2025 • 2 adults

    Alec is a top notch fishing guide. He definitely knows Lake Michigan and surrounding waters. My wife and I really enjoyed our fishing excursion. Alec put us right on top of the King's and we came home with a couple of beauties. Would highly recommend!

  • Jay Guthrie
    Jay Guthrie
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Super Fun w/ an Exceptional Guide

    6 Hour Trip on October 11, 2025 • 4 adults

    Alec is super knowledgeable. We caught everything we wanted. & learned a ton from him. Will hopefully be back someday.

  • Michael Amoroso
    Michael Amoroso
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2015
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Experience

    6 Hour Trip on June 24, 2025 • 2 adults

    If you are interested in catching some bowling ball sized Smallies, Alec is your guy! Just Do It!

  • Richard Abraham
    Richard Abraham
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Smallie Slayer

    6 Hour Trip on October 9, 2025 • 1 adult

    Captain Alec is the man! Put us on big fish all day! Highly recommended

  • Luke Gettler
    Luke Gettler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    6 Hour Trip on September 8, 2024 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Very accommodating, wonderful communication, extremely knowledgeable!! Alec even gave his coat to one of my boys on the trip as it was very chilly the morning we went. Went above and beyond!!!!

  • Robert Gray
    Robert Gray
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Simply amazing

    6 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM on July 22, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We caught the biggest fish of our lives on this trip. Captain Alec was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable. Would recommend this to anyone looking to catch some fish!

  • Chad Masters
    Chad Masters
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Unbelievable Trip!

    6 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM on July 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Alec is hands down the best charter captain I’ve worked with. Between myself and two sons we hooked 15 King Salmon and filled a cooler. Alec is knowledgeable, professional, and a great charter. Highly recommend him to anyone wanting to catch sone big fish!

  • Rick Fiala
    Rick Fiala
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Small mouth heaven

    6 Hour Trip on June 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    Although mother nature was not our friend we still went out and caught some really nice small mouth. Would have loved to catch some salmon but our guide errorded on the side of caution, which was really the best idea based on conditions. A load of fun though and the guide knew right where the fish were.

FAQs about Diehard Angling

Diehard Angling offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Diehard Angling, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet bucket
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Diehard Angling include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait is included in yourtrip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included )
Diehard Angling offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We launch out of multiple locations on Greenbay/Lake Michigan )
  • Lake fishing
Diehard Angling offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Diehard Angling include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Walleye

Your captain

Alec Nickel
Alec Nickel
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024
My name is Alec Nickel and I have been fishing since I was 3 years old. My Grandparents have been in the Taxidermy Industry for over 45 years and my Grandpa taught me all of my fishing and hunting skills growing up. I am a 'River Rat' and I have been fishing the Rock River, Mississippi River, and Wisconsin River since I was a kid! I started a YouTube channel in 2020 and began producing videos for myself and others to enjoy. I learned shortly after starting my YouTube Channel, that I wanted to share my passion of fishing with as many people as I could. I love teaching people how to fish and helping them catch their next Trophy. I work really well with children and love getting them into the outdoors. I look forward to seeing you in the future and enjoying some time on the water to chase Walleye, Smallmouth, Salmon or Perch!
Alec Nickel
Alec Nickel
Fully verified
17
reviews
2024
member since
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response
My name is Alec Nickel and I have been fishing since I was 3 years old. My Grandparents have been in the Taxidermy Industry for over 45 years and my Grandpa taught me all of my fishing and hunting skills growing up. I am a 'River Rat' and I have been fishing the Rock River, Mississippi River, and Wisconsin River since I was a kid! I started a YouTube channel in 2020 and began producing videos for myself and others to enjoy. I learned shortly after starting my YouTube Channel, that I wanted to share my passion of fishing with as many people as I could. I love teaching people how to fish and helping them catch their next Trophy. I work really well with children and love getting them into the outdoors. I look forward to seeing you in the future and enjoying some time on the water to chase Walleye, Smallmouth, Salmon or Perch!

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • Family group, including a young angler, proudly holding several large salmon at a lakeside dock.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Dale J.
    Dale J.
    Highly recommend Captain Alec and Diehard Angling. Despite tougher conditions, we were on fish and landed some big salmon. Alec was great with my 13 year old son too.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Northern Pike while fishing on a river, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Jay G.
    Jay G.
    Alec is super knowledgeable. We caught everything we wanted. & learned a ton from him. Will hopefully be back someday.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a scenic lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Richard A.
    Richard A.
    Captain Alec is the man! Put us on big fish all day! Highly recommended
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters, showcasing a successful day on the lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Alex J.
    Alex J.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Corry E.
    Corry E.
    Alec is a top notch fishing guide. He definitely knows Lake Michigan and surrounding waters. My wife and I really enjoyed our fishing excursion. Alec put us right on top of the King's and we came home with a couple of beauties. Would highly recommend!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a scenic lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Michael A.
    Michael A.
    If you are interested in catching some bowling ball sized Smallies, Alec is your guy! Just Do It!
  • Angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a cloudy fishing environment.
    Luke G.
    Luke G.
    Very accommodating, wonderful communication, extremely knowledgeable!! Alec even gave his coat to one of my boys on the trip as it was very chilly the morning we went. Went above and beyond!!!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat during sunset.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Coho Salmon
    Robert G.
    Robert G.
    We caught the biggest fish of our lives on this trip. Captain Alec was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable. Would recommend this to anyone looking to catch some fish!
  • Two anglers posing beside a catch board displaying several fish after a successful fishing trip in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Dave P.
    Dave P.
    Alec’s knowledge, skills, and passion of his profession (as a Fishing Guide) are unparalleled. He’s an angling rockstar 🤘🏼 We caught our limit of King Salmon during our chartered 6-hour trip; which included one lunker that weighed in at approximately 25 pounds!! An experience of a lifetime for my recently-graduated son! We both highly recommend booking a trip with Diehard Angling 🐟🐟🐟

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Yarcraft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
bucket
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait is included in yourtrip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We love taking and working with chikdren
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

What’s biting in Sturgeon Bay right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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