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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(145 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(19 reviews)
Oshkosh
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 164 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (139)
Dennis wanted to make sure we caught fish!
Dennis wanted to make sure we caught fish!
Fishing in Oshkosh
+136
Angler rating
119
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7
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
80%
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Brian S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Did the 6AM 4-hour run in Aug

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on August 21, 2024
Beautiful day too!ย  But that was pure luck. Capt Dennis is great; he knows these waters, and his approach to fishing is a...
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Don F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dennis takes you fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on July 9, 2024
We chose the 11 AM-3 PM just a week before, which was full of cool and rainy days (for July), and wouldnโ€™t you know it! It...
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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   NEW  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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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A good time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 14, 2025
Captain Dennis was great with my two young boys, 3 and 4 years old, and me.ย  We caught many panfish in the channels, and he...
Daniel M. recommends Lure-In Fishing Guide โ€“ Oshkosh
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Martha S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing in Oshkosh

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 20, 2025
Highly recommended Dennis for fishing. He was extremely nice, knew the spots where the fish were and made the day fun. He was...
Martha S. recommends Lure-In Fishing Guide โ€“ Oshkosh
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