Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass 

4.7/5 (4 reviews)
 Bay Shore Drive 4879, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, United States
4.7/5 (4 reviews)
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Bay Shore Drive 4879
Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States
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Epic Guide Service is here to show you the stunning waters of Sturgeon Bay.

Smallmouth Bass and more could be biting, depending on when you go. Depending on the fish you’re after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Kids are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You’re welcome to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Your trip begins aboard a 23’ Ranger sportfishing boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you’ll 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 may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can’t go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Epic Guide Service!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Walleye
Walleye
Alec was a great guide.

Angler rating

3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

50%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Gary C.
Gary C.
4.7/5

Aug 7, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Walleye

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Fishing was slow but captain Joe found us some really nice walleyes

Fishing was slow but captain Joe found us some really nice walleyes  

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 Gary C. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
 Gary C. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass

Ralph M.
Ralph M.
4.3/5

Jun 26, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Summer fun squished due to wind and unseasonal cold.

VERIFIED

Lot of money for less than ten fish.

Lot of money for less than ten fish.  

Captain replied
 Ralph M. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
1 person finds this review helpful
 Ralph M. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 28, 2025
We’re sorry Mother Nature was angry and we can’t control the weather. Sometime you have to adapt to the conditions, as the captain did to put you on fish.

Richard E.
Richard E.
4.7/5

Sep 16, 2024

Full Day Trip

Alec was a great guide.

VERIFIED

Just a tough day, weather wise, but guide really tired to find fish.

Just a tough day, weather wise, but guide really tired to find fish.  

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 Richard E. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
 Richard E. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass

Dylan O.
Dylan O.
5.0/5

Jun 4, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Caught my PB

VERIFIED

Joe was great! Friendly and knowledgeable. Every smallie we caught was 4lbs plus !! would go again !!

Joe was great! Friendly and knowledgeable. Every smallie we caught was 4lbs plus !! would go again !!  

 Dylan O. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
3 persons find this review helpful
 Dylan O. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
3 persons find this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $720 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Walleye
Walleye
Alec was a great guide.

Angler rating

3
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

50%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Gary C.
Gary C.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Walleye

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025

Fishing was slow but captain Joe found us some really nice walleyes

Fishing was slow but captain Joe found us some really nice walleyes  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Gary C. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass

Ralph M.
Ralph M.
4.3/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Summer fun squished due to wind and unseasonal cold.

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2025

Lot of money for less than ten fish.

Lot of money for less than ten fish.  

 Ralph M. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 28, 2025
We’re sorry Mother Nature was angry and we can’t control the weather. Sometime you have to adapt to the conditions, as the captain did to put you on fish.

Richard E.
Richard E.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Alec was a great guide.

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on September 16, 2024

Just a tough day, weather wise, but guide really tired to find fish.

Just a tough day, weather wise, but guide really tired to find fish.  

Review media 0
 Richard E. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass

Dylan O.
Dylan O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Caught my PB

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2024

Joe was great! Friendly and knowledgeable. Every smallie we caught was 4lbs plus !! would go again !!

Joe was great! Friendly and knowledgeable. Every smallie we caught was 4lbs plus !! would go again !!  

 Dylan O. recommends Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass
3 persons find this review helpful

FAQs about Epic Guide Service – Smallmouth Bass

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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What’s biting in Sturgeon Bay right now

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