Captain
Douglas Ide

Member since March 2015 Williams Bay, United States
Background
Having fished all his life, Captain Douglas decided to impart his passion onto his children. Taking them out to fish regularly, people quickly saw how good he was at teaching and guiding, and advised him to start doing it professionally. He took it up as a full-time job and has been successful in growing his business to where it is today. He still loves introducing people to the sport of fishing and seeing their excitement as they reel in their first fish of many.
Techniques
Bass and muskie are my 2 favorite fish . We also offer other species. It's great to mix it up sometimes.

Hey, I'm Captain Douglas Ide

Williams Bay, United States
Background
Having fished all his life, Captain Douglas decided to impart his passion onto his children. Taking them out to fish regularly, people quickly saw how good he was at teaching and guiding, and advised him to start doing it professionally. He took it up as a full-time job and has been successful in growing his business to where it is today. He still loves introducing people to the sport of fishing and seeing their excitement as they reel in their first fish of many.
Techniques
Bass and muskie are my 2 favorite fish . We also offer other species. It's great to mix it up sometimes.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(47 reviews)
Williams Bay
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
Great first trip to Lake Geneva with Captain Ide!
Great first trip to Lake Geneva with Captain Ide!
Great first trip to Lake Geneva with Captain Ide!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Andrey G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first trip to Lake Geneva with Captain Ide!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on July 28, 2024
First time trip for my son and I fishing lake Geneva couldnโ€™t have gone better. Doug is a great and patient guide that gave...
Andrey G. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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John K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on June 6, 2024
We had a great experience with Captain Doug Ide. He is friendly, very knowledgeable worked really hard to get us on fish. Absolutely...
John K. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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Lukas W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Douglas

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Midday) on July 20, 2024
Lukas W. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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William B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Afternoon) on June 30, 2024
William B. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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Ashley C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Would highly recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on August 3, 2024
Billy is exciting and all around good dude!
Ashley C. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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