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
(140 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(17 reviews)
Oshkosh
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (134)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
80%
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William B.
Waunakee, WI
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Full day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 12, 2021
Three of us took a full day trip in Little Sturgeon Bey to fish for smallmouth. We were skunked. Captain Denis turned out to...
William B. does not recommend Lure-In Fishing Guide โ€“ Sturgeon Bay
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Jim K.
Vero Beach, FL
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dennis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on September 30, 2020
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George H.
Green Bay, WI
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dennis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on September 12, 2019
We could not go out.ย  Waves to high.ย  New date Sun Sep 15
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Francis S.
Lake Zurich, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dennis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on August 7, 2019
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Nathan M.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 25, 2024
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