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
5.0 / 5
(42 reviews)
Williams Bay
trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Jason R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Midday) on October 8, 2023
I took my 13 year old son and two friends for his birthday and we made many memories and had such an amazing time.
Jason R. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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Michael C.
Shorewood, IL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Douglas

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on June 10, 2023
Michael C. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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Aj G.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Tough fishing but good times

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on October 8, 2023
2nd day of cold front shuts down fishing. We caught fish. Had more of a good time!
Aj G. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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Trent T.
Columbia, Mississippi
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on June 26, 2022
Had a blast catching bass on top water. Fishing with Doug was like fishing with a good buddy from back home. He was very knowledgeable...
Trent T. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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David O.
Bloomingdale, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cold morning...but LOTS of fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on September 24, 2022
Captain Doug was great!ย  He was super with the kids.ย  Patient and supportive.ย  We didnโ€™t waste any timeโ€ฆwe pulled onto...
David O. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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