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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Inshore Fishing Charters in Sturgeon Bay
6 inshore guides in Door County, Algoma and Kewaunee that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Sturgeon Bay inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
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
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 9 operators: Sturgeon Bay fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Sturgeon Bay at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 2; Full day (8 hours or more) – 2; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Chinook salmon, Walleye, Brown trout, Smallmouth bass, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Whitefish, Yellow perch.
- In season in October: Brown trout, Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch (see the Sturgeon Bay season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 6 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Sturgeon Bay fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Sturgeon Bay: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Sturgeon Bay?
The fish these guides list most often are Chinook salmon, Walleye, Brown trout, Smallmouth bass, Lake trout, Rainbow trout. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Sturgeon Bay?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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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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