Captain
Jacob Kaprelian

Member since June 2017 Sturgeon Bay, United States
Background
Epic Guide Service owner Jake Kaprelian has a lifetime of hunting and fishing knowledge to accommodate his career as a professional guide. Jake grew up in southeastern Wisconsin, and can remember hunting and fishing since he could walk. His knowledge and experience in the outdoors have blossomed with age, and now Jake is in the business of bringing his customers some of the best outdoors experiences the Midwest has to offer. Jake enjoys the thrill of guiding people on the best hunting and fishing experiences of their lives. There are many people who love to hunt and fish, but have never truly experienced an EPIC day out on the water or in the field. It is Jake’s job to make sure every customer has an outing to remember.
Techniques
Captain Jacob utilizes a vast variety of techniques to put fish in the boat. Trolling and jigging or casting are the two most common techniques he uses.

Hey, I'm Captain Jacob Kaprelian

Sturgeon Bay, United States
Background
Epic Guide Service owner Jake Kaprelian has a lifetime of hunting and fishing knowledge to accommodate his career as a professional guide. Jake grew up in southeastern Wisconsin, and can remember hunting and fishing since he could walk. His knowledge and experience in the outdoors have blossomed with age, and now Jake is in the business of bringing his customers some of the best outdoors experiences the Midwest has to offer. Jake enjoys the thrill of guiding people on the best hunting and fishing experiences of their lives. There are many people who love to hunt and fish, but have never truly experienced an EPIC day out on the water or in the field. It is Jake’s job to make sure every customer has an outing to remember.
Techniques
Captain Jacob utilizes a vast variety of techniques to put fish in the boat. Trolling and jigging or casting are the two most common techniques he uses.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(4 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
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Trips from US $720

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Walleye
Walleye
Alec was a great guide.
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
84%
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Gary C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Walleye

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025
Fishing was slow but captain Joe found us some really nice walleyes
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Ralph M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
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.
Ralph M. recommends Epic Guide Service โ€“ Smallmouth Bass
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Dylan O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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 !!
Dylan O. recommends Epic Guide Service โ€“ Smallmouth Bass
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Richard E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
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.
Richard E. recommends Epic Guide Service โ€“ Smallmouth Bass
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