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. 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.
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. 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.
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
(170 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(26 reviews)
Neenah
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 196 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
Captain Dennis is a pro!
Captain Dennis is a pro!
Captain Dennis is a pro!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
81%
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Aaron H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dennis is a pro!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip AM on July 30, 2026
My wife, my 11-year-old son, and I had a great time fishing with Captain Dennis. Heโ€™s been doing it for decades and it shows....
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Stephen M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very knowledgeable captain, great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on June 14, 2026
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...
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Fernanda N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worth it!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Afternoon on July 5, 2026
Dennis was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He was willing to move our fishing time to earlier in the day to accommodate...
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Adam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent and knowledgeable guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip Afternoon on August 21, 2026
great day on the water with Captain Dennis; super knowledgeable and accommodating guide. highly recommend
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Thomas N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful Day and Great fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip Afternoon on August 20, 2026
We had a great trip. We caught a Walleye, Catfish and small mouth bass. It was a good day!
Thomas N. recommends Lure-In Fishing Guide โ€“ Sturgeon Bay
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