Captain
Dennis Ansell

Member since February 2016 Sturgeon Bay, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
My preferred method is using artificials for all species including perch,walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, Northern pike and Musky on Green Bay and trout and salmon on Lake Michigan. Both trolling and casting methods are used.

Hey, I'm Captain Dennis Ansell

Sturgeon Bay, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
My preferred method is using artificials for all species including perch,walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, Northern pike and Musky on Green Bay and trout and salmon on Lake Michigan. Both trolling and casting methods are used.

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Excellent
4.6 / 5
(154 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
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Trips from US $500
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4.7 / 5
(21 reviews)
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 175 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (148)
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Angler rating
128
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
81%
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Rick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great morning of fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on July 5, 2025
The wind did not help us but the Captain was able to adjust and put us on fish anyway. We started a little slow but we kept...
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Lawrence H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesomeness

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on July 29, 2025
Dennis is a great fishing guide and super good instructor.ย  I walked away with a variety of fishing concepts that were demonstrated...
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Mathew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Multi species Bonanza

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 28, 2025
I had told Captain Dennis that I was more interested in catching fish than in filling the freezer.ย  We caught Sheephead by...
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Paula G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dennis wanted to make sure we caught fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 24, 2025
The main body of the lake was pretty rough but he kept putting us into areas that were calmer. We caught a lot of fish. We...
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Ranelle H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on August 22, 2025
Captain Dennis was very knowledgeable.
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