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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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Erica S.
Harvard, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Afternoon) on July 7, 2022
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Frank M.
Lombard, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Douglas

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Midday) on July 1, 2022
Frank M. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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Corwin S.
Sugar Grove, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crushed it!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on July 8, 2020
Got out super early due to the weather/heat. Crushed the first couple hours with the largest 2 coming in just under 4lbs -...
Corwin S. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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Scott M.
Barrington, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Midday) on August 8, 2020
Bob did a great job and we caught about 50-60! He also gave us a tour off all the nice houses, as we took pics! My family really...
Scott M. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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George P.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lake Geneva

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on August 4, 2020
4 hour fishing trip. Caught over 100 Fishes , including a muskie , a walleye , and a few bass. Very kid friendly and patient...
George P. recommends Guide Ide Fishing Service โ€“ 19'
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