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WIFinlander Guide Service 

4.8
(71 reviews)
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 4503 E Ryan Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States–
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WIFinlander Guide Service 

Oak Creek, WI, United States
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20 ft
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4.8
(71 reviews)
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Head to Wisconsin to join WIFinlanders Guide Service for a fun-filled adventure on Lake Michigan. If you don't have a big party and want to fish with a couple of fishing buddies or your kids, this family-friendly company is an excellent choice.

During the spring and summer months, Captain Tim Hyvonen uses trolling as his main method to target and tach Trout and Salmon. If you are planning a trip in fall, Capt. Tim will pull out his spinning rods and jig for staging Chinook Salmon, Brown Trout, and Coho Salmon. Steelhead and Lake Trout are also around all throughout the season.

Once Salmon move into the rivers, Capt. Tim brings out the fly rods and targets them using large streamers. Later in the season, you can catch Steelhead with float rods, centerpins, and fly rods.

If the open waters of Lake Michigan are not your main goal, let Capt. Tim show you some hot spots that the inland lakes have to offer. There, you will be able to target Bluegill, Bass, Northern Pike, and Crappie.

Your boat for the day will be a 20' Skeeter MX-2025, which is an excellent fishing machine for up to 4 anglers. It comes powered by a single 200 HP Yamaha engine and outfitted with everything you need for a successful fishing trip.

You will need to purchase a valid Wisconsin fishing license and bring your choice of drinks and snacks. All the rods, reels, and tackle will be provided by Capt. Tim.

Head to Wisconsin to join WIFinlanders Guide Service for a fun-filled adventure on Lake Michigan. If you don't have a big party and want to fish with a couple of fishing buddies or your kids, this family-friendly company is an excellent choice.

During the spring and summer months, Captain Tim Hyvonen uses trolling as his main method to target and tach Trout and Salmon. If you are planning a trip in fall, Capt. Tim will pull out his spinning rods and jig for staging Chinook Salmon, Brown Trout, and Coho Salmon. Steelhead and Lake Trout are also around all throughout the season.

Once Salmon move into the rivers, Capt. Tim brings out the fly rods and targets them using large streamers. Later in the season, you can catch Steelhead with float rods, centerpins, and fly rods.

If the open waters of Lake Michigan are not your main goal, let Capt. Tim show you some hot spots that the inland lakes have to offer. There, you will be able to target Bluegill, Bass, Northern Pike, and Crappie.

Your boat for the day will be a 20' Skeeter MX-2025, which is an excellent fishing machine for up to 4 anglers. It comes powered by a single 200 HP Yamaha engine and outfitted with everything you need for a successful fishing trip.

You will need to purchase a valid Wisconsin fishing license and bring your choice of drinks and snacks. All the rods, reels, and tackle will be provided by Capt. Tim.

Tim Hyvonen
Captain
Tim Hyvonen
10 years of experience
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Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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4 Hour Trip - Inland Mixed Bag
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:45 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.8
71 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (70)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (71)

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Oliver Notbusch
Oliver Notbusch
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Total blast
5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 9, 2026 • 2 adults

I booked this charter for me and my grandma for her Christmas present. Tim was an excellent captain and fun to fish with. This guy know his stuff and will put you on fish. We limited out jigging up salmon. Your able to troll as well!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Tim Hyvonen
Response from Captain

thanks for coming out Oliver, i look forward to seeing you two in the fall for kings!

Brad Denz
Brad Denz
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Tim is a fantastic captain
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 4, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Tim, thanks for giving us a day we’ll remember. He explained everything in a way that made us feel right at home. Tim worked nonstop the entire trip, from castoff, tips on reeling in the fish, to filleting on shore. We couldn’t have asked for a more knowledgeable captain

Tim Hyvonen
Response from Captain

thank you for coming out and the review Brad!

Orel Salinas
Orel Salinas
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 10, 2026 • 2 adults

We had a great time fishing with Tim, he is really knowledgeable and does a great job helping even the most inexperienced get a fish.

Reported catch:
Salmon
Tim Hyvonen
Response from Captain

thank your for the review and coming out!

James Reynolds
James Reynolds
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
King of Fishing.
4 Hour Trip - Inland Mixed Bag on July 25, 2026 • 1 adult

Tim knew the spots and knowledgeable to the area. Whatever fish you are looking for…. This man knows a spot.

Reported catch:
Salmon
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
+1
Tim Hyvonen
Response from Captain

thank you for coming out James!

Susan Finn-archambault
Susan Finn-archambault
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Verified
great outing
5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 8, 2026 • 2 adults

It was a great aftrnoon fushng. Caught our limit. Nice boat.

Reported catch:
Salmon
Tim Hyvonen
Response from Captain

thank you Susan for coming iut and the review! have a safe trip back

FAQs about WIFinlander Guide Service

WIFinlander Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip - Inland Mixed Bag (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with WIFinlander Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with WIFinlander Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly fishing equipment
WIFinlander Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
WIFinlander Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with WIFinlander Guide Service include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Crappie
  • Lake Trout
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Tim Hyvonen
Tim Hyvonen
Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States
72 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since August 2016
I started fishing at a very early age and landed my first Brown Trout out of the Root River at 5 years old and I was hooked. For the past 25 years, I have learned and created different techniques that have produced fish time and time again. After spending three years in the Coast Guard I came back home and started my own business, WIFinlander Guide Service, with a focus in springtime Steelhead in the rivers of Lake Michigan. I spent a few years fishing with other tournament fishermen and other charter captains learning the ropes and in 2014, I bought my first boat and started trolling on Lake Michigan and did very well in my first Salmon A Rama out of my own boat. Since then, I have continued to learn and progress and last fall I decided to embark on getting my Captains License. There is no better feeling than seeing the smile on someone's face who just caught either their first or biggest Trout/Salmon.
Tim Hyvonen
Tim Hyvonen
Fully verified
US veteran
72
reports
71
reviews
2016
member since
~2h
response
I started fishing at a very early age and landed my first Brown Trout out of the Root River at 5 years old and I was hooked. For the past 25 years, I have learned and created different techniques that have produced fish time and time again. After spending three years in the Coast Guard I came back home and started my own business, WIFinlander Guide Service, with a focus in springtime Steelhead in the rivers of Lake Michigan. I spent a few years fishing with other tournament fishermen and other charter captains learning the ropes and in 2014, I bought my first boat and started trolling on Lake Michigan and did very well in my first Salmon A Rama out of my own boat. Since then, I have continued to learn and progress and last fall I decided to embark on getting my Captains License. There is no better feeling than seeing the smile on someone's face who just caught either their first or biggest Trout/Salmon.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Crappie
Crappie
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Crappie
Crappie
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying two Crappie caught while kayaking on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sunfish
    Donnell J.
    Donnell J.
    great chqrter tim was the best
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large trout while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Orel S.
    Orel S.
    We had a great time fishing with Tim, he is really knowledgeable and does a great job helping even the most inexperienced get a fish.
  • Two adult anglers pose beside a large catch of multiple fish neatly hung on a display board at an outdoor fishing location.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Marlesa S.
    Marlesa S.
  • A proud duo displaying their impressive catch of multiple Salmon on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Chinook Salmon
    So far the fishing on Lake Michigan has been notjjng short of stellar from trolling to jigging and bsvk to trolling. For how red hot the salmon bite has been has only allowed a couple of inland days which were full of bluegills and crappies. Fall garbor kings are knocking on the doir and dates are getting limited. Dont wait to long to secure your trip jigging for these hard fighting salmon on a spinning rod!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large salmon while seated in a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Susan F.
    Susan F.
    It was a great aftrnoon fushng. Caught our limit. Nice boat.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    James R.
    James R.
    Tim knew the spots and knowledgeable to the area. Whatever fish you are looking for…. This man knows a spot.
  • Two anglers proudly posing with a catch of several trout displayed on a board at a fishing location.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    John F.
    John F.
    Exceeded expectations!!
  • Two anglers proudly posing with their catch of salmon displayed on a board at a fishing event in Racine, Wisconsin.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Oliver N.
    Oliver N.
    I booked this charter for me and my grandma for her Christmas present. Tim was an excellent captain and fun to fish with. This guy know his stuff and will put you on fish. We limited out jigging up salmon. Your able to troll as well!
  • A collection of six speckled trout laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Jack H.
    Jack H.
    Tim was informative and took us fishing for trout & coho salmon. He did a great job.
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on calm open water.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Norah B.
    Norah B.
    This charter was amazing! Tim is GREAT! He is extremely knowledgeable and will make sure you catch fish and have a great experience doing so! Highly recommend—we caught 5 salmon each(the limit)!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Dual console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Ice Fishing

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
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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.
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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
You keep catch
cleaning of catch is included
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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
 Checks

What’s biting in Oak Creek right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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