Lure-In Fishing Guide Service

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My name is Captain Dennis Ansell. I'm a life long fisherman, going from fishing many tournaments to taking people out fishing and getting them to catch the fish that their after. I invite you and your family to join me for a great day of fishing in Sturgeon Bay!

As owner and operator of L...

My name is Captain Dennis Ansell. I'm a life long fisherman, going from fishing many tournaments to taking people out fishing and getting them to catch the fish that their after. I invite you and your family to join me for a great day of fishing in Sturgeon Bay!

As owner and operator of Lure-In Fishing Guide Service, I work very hard for customer satisfaction. I bring a positive attidude and years of experience to provide your group a fun, relaxing day on the water. Trips start as soon as the snow melts (usually around February or March), and we can start fishing the Fox River as soon as it opens up in between February and March. As spring progresses, we can fish the Lake Winnebago System, Green Bay, and Lake Michigan. These are the waters I primarily guide on. If you have somewhere you would like to fish near Green Bay, I could accommodate you there as well so you can learn more about the place you would like to fish.

My boat is a 2006 21' Tuffy Walleye Boat that can accommodate up to 5 passengers. There is a casting platform for anglers, a livewell for the bait, and navigation system to help us find the fish. All safety features are regularly checked and updated. All life vests for any aged size individuals will be provided. Your family's safety is my #1 priority.

Trips available include a half day morning, half day evening, or full day trip. On these trips we'll target what's in season: brown trout, rainbow trout, coho salmon, king salmon, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, pike, perch, or catfish. If you are looking for something in particular, please let me know in advance and I can customize the perfect trip for you.

At Lure-In Fishing Guide Service we take care of all your fishing needs. All gear and tackle is provided, and I will clean & fillet your catch afterwards. Each angler will need to come with a valid Wisconsin Fishing license; and if we're fishing Lake Michigan you'll need a trout and salmon stamp. Passengers will also want to bring weather appropriate clothing (rain gear or sunblock depending on season), snacks and drinks (no glass containers), and a cooler to take your fish home. Also remember to bring your sunglasses, camera, and positive attitude!

There's nothing like a Wisconsin fishing adventure! Book your family's next trip with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service and Captain Dennis Ansell and have the fishing trip of a lifetime! Let's Go Fishing!

Popular Features:

  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • Fishing Trips with Lure-In Fishing Guide Service start at: $430.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
    • Digital Photos

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 3540 County Road CC Sturgeon Bay, WI

    • Bluegill
    • Brown Trout
    • Catfish
    • Coho Salmon
    • Crappie
    • Freshwater Drum
    • King Salmon
    • Lake Trout
    • Largemouth Bass
    • Northern Pike
    • Rainbow Trout
    • Salmon
    • Smallmouth Bass
    • Walleye
    • Yellow Perch
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Half Day Trip (PM)

$430.00

Offered 03/01/24 - 12/31/24

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$50.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

11:00am - 3:00pm CST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Four-hour afternoon trip for your convenience. Start time is flexible. We'll fish for what's in season, includes trout, salmon, perch and pike. Let me know what you're looking to catch and can customize the trip of your dreams!

Half Day Trip (AM)

$430.00

Offered 03/01/24 - 12/31/24

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$50.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

6:00am - 10:00am CST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

This morning trip is a 4-hour trip of a lifetime. We start early but times are flexible for your convenience. We'll fish for what's in season including trout, salmon, perch and pike.

Full Day Trip

$550.00

Offered 03/01/24 - 12/31/24

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$50.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

6:00am - 2:00pm CST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

MOST POPULAR TRIP! Spend 8 hours fishing the Sturgeon Bay lakes and river systems with your family. Start times are flexible. We'll fish for what's in season, including trout, salmon, perch, pike, walleye, and catfish. Customized trips are available; just let me know what you're looking to catch.

Customer Reviews
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Captain Dennis is a wealth of knowledge
Dennis is a terrific guide. He has a very detailed understanding of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, knows where to fish based on the conditions that day, and which lures to use in specific locations. He drove us to the launch, and freely provided pointers and information throughout the morning. The definitive proof of a guide’s effectiveness ultimately is what is in the boat at the end of a trip and we caught several walleyes and large catfish as well as a bass, while other boats around us barely reeled in anything. I strongly recommend booking with Lure-In.
Dennis is a terrific guide. He has a very detailed understanding of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, knows where to fish based on the conditions that day, and which lures to use in specific locations. He drove us to the launch, and freely provided pointers and information throughout the morning. The definitive proof of a guide’s effectiveness ultimately is what is in the boat at the end of a trip and we caught several walleyes and large catfish as well as a bass, while other boats around us barely reeled in anything. I strongly recommend booking with Lure-In.
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Fun day with Captain Dennis
I went on this fishing charter with two of my college friends. We had an absolute BLAST with Captain Dennis. The fishing conditions were rough out but he went above and beyond to make sure that our boat still found a way to get some fish in the boat! He is extremely easy to talk to and is very knowledgeable on fishing and the area. My friends and I would recommend Captain Dennis to anyone! If you want to have a fun day on the lake fishing this is the charter you should do!
I went on this fishing charter with two of my college friends. We had an absolute BLAST with Captain Dennis. The fishing conditions were rough out but he went above and beyond to make sure that our boat still found a way to get some fish in the boat! He is extremely easy to talk to and is very knowledgeable on fishing and the area. My friends and I would recommend Captain Dennis to anyone! If you want to have a fun day on the lake fishing this is the charter you should do!
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Great time on the water
We had a great time with Captain Dennis and landed 6 walleyes at a time when I’d heard others weren’t catching much. Although we were caught a little off-guard by the rough ride out into open water, that’s just how it is on a lake this size in a smaller boat, and we were fine. Dennis knew exactly where and how to find the fish we wanted and we were thrilled with the results. He even cleaned and fileted them for us! We highly recommend Captain Dennis and we’ll definitely book him again!
We had a great time with Captain Dennis and landed 6 walleyes at a time when I’d heard others weren’t catching much. Although we were caught a little off-guard by the rough ride out into open water, that’s just how it is on a lake this size in a smaller boat, and we were fine. Dennis knew exactly where and how to find the fish we wanted and we were thrilled with the results. He even cleaned and fileted them for us! We highly recommend Captain Dennis and we’ll definitely book him again!
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
  • Digital Photos