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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay Fishing Charters
9 charter captains and guides fishing from Door County, Algoma and Kewaunee, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Sturgeon Bay fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your boat, Sturgeon Bay
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Angler's Edge Sportfishing Charters
Madelyn Marina, Slip #30, 1641 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Targets: Chinook salmon, Steelhead, Brown trout, Lake trout, Walleye, Smallmouth bass
Bay Lake Charters
Algoma City Marina, 60 Steele Street, Algoma, WI 54201
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Whitefish, Yellow perch, Northern pike
Big Bite Adventures
Sturgeon Bay
Targets: Chinook salmon, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge
Cast N Catch Charters
Sturgeon Bay
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Smallmouth bass
Door County Charters (Andy's Guide Service)
638 Tacoma Beach Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Targets: Northern pike, Walleye, Whitefish, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, Burbot, Chinook salmon, Brown trout
First Choice Charters (Lakeshore Adventures)
7510 Apple Lane, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Targets: Chinook salmon, Steelhead, Brown trout, Walleye, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Whitefish, Burbot
King Addiction Charters LLC
312 N. Main St, Kewaunee, WI 54216
Targets: Chinook salmon
Reel Impression Sportfishing
Madelyn Marina, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Targets: Chinook salmon, Lake trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Reel Passion Fishing
Quarterdeck Marina, 705 Quarterdeck Ln., Slip B17, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Targets: Chinook salmon
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Sturgeon Bay?
How the 9 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.
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Inshore and bay guides
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
Usually after: Chinook salmon, Walleye, Brown trout, Smallmouth bass.
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Today on the water
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Seasons and what is biting: Sturgeon Bay fishing report.
Seasons
What is biting in Sturgeon Bay, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: bigbiteadventuresllc.com, dnr.wisconsin.gov.
Know before you go
Fishing in Sturgeon Bay: local notes
Source: bigbiteadventuresllc.com
Source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Source: charterfishingdoorcounty.com
Source: baylakecharters.com
Questions
Sturgeon Bay fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Sturgeon Bay?
We list 9 charter captains and guides fishing from Door County, Algoma and Kewaunee, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Sturgeon Bay?
4 of the 9 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.
What fish can you catch in Sturgeon Bay?
The species Sturgeon Bay captains list most often are Chinook salmon, Brown trout, Walleye, Lake trout, Smallmouth bass and Rainbow trout. In October, the season calendar above shows Brown trout, Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Muskellunge in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Wisconsin?
Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Wisconsin resident annual license is $20 and a nonresident annual license $55. Wisconsin fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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