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Dennis Ansell
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Dennis Ansell

Sturgeon Bay, United States
100+ reviews
My father taught me how to fish for largemouth bass with plastic worms and I became interested in tournament fishing. As I fished more tournaments for different species I became a consistent multi species angler. This year I'm working with Lathem Smith Lodge in Sturgeon Bay. If you're going to be here in town for 2 night's or more they are offering a 10% discount on rooms with free breakfast. You have to mention my Guide Service for the discount. I apologize for those people looking to book a trip and as we get into late summer or early fall, my calendar is full. I am on disability and the government only allows me to book so many trips online. Try to contact me elsewhere. Have a good fishing season.

Charters

Rating

4.6
196 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

85%
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
81%
Caught fish

All reviews (196)

Showing 1 – 5 of 196 reviews
  • Aaron Horn
    Aaron Horn
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Dennis is a pro!

    Half Day Trip AM • 3 adults • 1 child

    My wife, my 11-year-old son, and I had a great time fishing with Captain Dennis. He’s been doing it for decades and it shows. We caught several large walleye (22-27”) along with a perch that he filleted for us to eat for dinner and quite a few sheep head that we fed to the grateful pelicans. 🙂 I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and we’ll certainly use him again next time we are in Door County!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Stephen Mulvaney
    Stephen Mulvaney
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very knowledgeable captain, great trip!

    Half Day Trip Afternoon • 3 adults

    Captain Dennis was great! We had a good time with him. We caught what we were after, some nice perch and walleye! We went as a family. All you have to do is fillowhis instructions and you will be on yhe fish! Come with a good attitude and you will catch a lot. We would highly recommend booking with him! We will be back to join him again!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Yellow Perch
  • Fernanda Novoa
    Fernanda Novoa
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Worth it!

    Half Day Trip Afternoon • 4 adults

    Dennis was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He was willing to move our fishing time to earlier in the day to accommodate for us. He answered so many of our questions and is a very knowledgeable guide. Definitely worth the price - was a super beautiful and peaceful day out on Winnebago

    Response from Captain

    it was a fun and relaxing day. some nice walleyes caught good time for all.

  • Karl Hofman
    Karl Hofman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Experienced captain ensured I caught fish!

    Full Day Trip • 1 adult

    Caught many small mouth bass and some rock bass. Saw a few large muskies but they wouldn’t bite for anyone. Overall great day , enjoyable conversation and successful catch. Thanks Dennis!

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Glad you enjoy your day fishing. we tried quite a bit for both species. at least you were able to learn something new on how to fish for smallmouth bass. You caught some great bass today.

  • Julie Jansen
    Julie Jansen
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent trip!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    It was a bit windy when we went fishing but Captain Dennis still found us some good areas to fish. We caught walleye, perch and a musky!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Yellow Perch
    Response from Captain

    it was a great day that muskie jumping out of the water was a bonus

Real catches shared by our community

  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon BaySturgeon Bay, WI
    Captain Dennis is a pro!
    Aaron H.
    Aaron H.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon BaySturgeon Bay, WI
    Excellent trip!
    Julie J.
    Julie J.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – OshkoshNeenah, WI
    Worth it!
    Fernanda N.
    Fernanda N.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon BaySturgeon Bay, WI
    Very knowledgeable captain, great trip!
    Stephen M.
    Stephen M.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon BaySturgeon Bay, WI
    Experienced captain ensured I caught fish!
    Karl H.
    Karl H.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon BaySturgeon Bay, WI
    Great Fishing!
    Pam H.
    Pam H.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon BaySturgeon Bay, WI
    Awesomeness
    Lawrence H.
    Lawrence H.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – OshkoshOshkosh, WI
    Very fun trip with Captain Dennis!
    Jason T.
    Jason T.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon BaySturgeon Bay, WI
    Dennis wanted to make sure we caught fish!
    Paula G.
    Paula G.
  • Lure-In Fishing Guide – Oshkosh
    Lure-In Fishing Guide – OshkoshOshkosh, WI
    Fishing in Oshkosh
    Martha S.
    Martha S.

What's biting with Lure-In Fishing Guide – Sturgeon Bay in Sturgeon Bay

Winters in Sturgeon Bay are anything but mild, and being on the open water in November isn't for the faint-hearted. Bass, Walleye, and Muskellunge hookups are frequent.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Young angler and an adult proudly display a large walleye aboard a boat on the water.

Big Walleye Action Now

Sep 5, 2026 • Sturgeon Bay
Great fishing for big walleyes now.
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Two fish, a catfish and a walleye, stored in a cooler, showcasing the catch from a recent fishing trip.

Eater to Large Walleye with Pike Tossed

Aug 21, 2026 • Sturgeon Bay
Fishing for eater size to larger walleye is going okay. A couple Northern Pike tossed in and an occasional catfish.
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A woman admires a display of freshly caught salmon hanging on a board at Sawyer Park in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Chinook Salmon Action

Aug 19, 2026 • Sturgeon Bay
Chinook salmon
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A woman proudly displays a large Yellow Perch while fishing on a calm lake, with a young man seated nearby.

Smallmouth Casting and Walleye Trolling

Aug 7, 2026 • Sturgeon Bay
One trip we were casting for Smallmouth bass and caught some of those. Another one. We were trolling for walleyes catching a mixed bag of fish.
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Three freshly caught fish, including a Northern Pike and Walleye, displayed on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Trolling Mixed Bag: Walleye & Pike

Aug 5, 2026 • Sturgeon Bay
Trolling for walleye we caught a mixed bag of walleye, Northern Pike, sheepshead and catfish.
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A collection of Walleye neatly arranged on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Fernanda and her family had a fun and re

Jul 5, 2026 • Neenah
Family of four out fishing Lake Winnebago today. Some trolling and some casting both produced walleye. A good afternoon to be on the water. We started at 11:00 a.m. and stopped just after 3:00 p.m..
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