Target Species
Walleye
Our walleye season starts on the Fox River each year in early March. Thousands and thousands of Green Bay walleyes swim up the Fox River each spring to spawn, and are very hungry along the way. March and April is the best time to have the catch of a lifetime, with 100 fish days and/or 7-10lb walleyes common. Very soon after the Fox run gets under way, the Oconto, Peshtigo, and Menominee River’s opens up. This is by far the best chance at a trophy sized walleye throughout the entire year. The last few springs, multi-7-10lb walleye days were very common. Peak dates for both walleye runs book up fast every year, so advanced reservations are suggested. After the walleyes spawn, we follow them back into the bay of Green Bay where we chase them all summer long. Green Bay is big water, so trolling is the preferred method of choice. You will learn the ins and outs of effectively trolling this large body of water. When and where to troll crank baits and/or crawler harnesses, at what speed, and over how deep of water, all will be covered in a day of fishing. If sitting back, relaxing, and just reeling in fish for the day is your thing, that is OK with us. Or, if you would prefer to help set lines and net fish, that is strongly encouraged as well. Being on the water daily, we are always over the top of a school of walleyes.
Muskies
Musky fishing opens up every year around the end of May. These giant fish have finished spawning and are starting to spread out into the Bay of Green Bay. The month of June is a good month for Muskies in both the Lower Bay and Sturgeon Bay. Trolling and clear water casting are methods of choice. Fish in the 50”range are caught each spring. Once July rolls around, along with rising water temperatures, muskies spread out and are not targeted again until water temperatures fall in mid September. Starting in mid September, Musky fishing here in Green Bay has reached world class fishing status in recent years. In fact, the largest catch and release musky in the entire world was caught by Owner/Operator Captain Ryan Dempsey. The fish’s dimensions were 56” long by 33 1/2” around. The estimated weight of the fish was 78lbs. Peak fishing for these giant fish is the end of September through the end of November.
Brown and Rainbow Trout
Rainbow and Brown trout fishing is something every fisherman has to try! These chrome torpedoes run Lake Michigan tributaries every winter/spring. They can be caught by drifting spawn, casting spoons, or trolling various baits. Again, all equipment is provided! These powerful and acrobatic fish make for one of the most fun freshwater fights an angler can have. Peak dates vary depending on the spring thaws/runoff. Call ahead for conditions.
Northern Pike
Pike fishing starts every spring as soon as the ice melts. Pike move into weedy spawning sites and are quite easy to catch. Live bait rigging, and casting various baits are the methods of choice. Fish up to 40inches are caught every year. Pike fishing always is full of action! Ask about our spring combo, pike and walleye trips!!