About Your Guide

David Lutze

Independent Guide 19 years of exp.

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Hi, my name is Captain Dave. I grew up fishing in Wisconsin, and my first experiences on Lake Michigan were fishing for jumbo perch out of a 12 foot rowboat! Just after I graduated from high school, a friend introduced me to the trout and salmon game. I immediately started looking for work with other reputable charters in the area. In 2010, after three seasons of being a first mate, I decided to get my captain’s license.

The 2025 season will be my 19th in the charter fishing industry! In that time, I have developed relationships with other local recreational and charter fishermen, and have gained an incredible amount of knowledge about targeting Great Lakes salmon and trout. Every trip is an adventure!

I am passionate about the outdoors, and love all types of hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor recreation. During the fall, winter, and spring I can be found teaching in a classroom in a nearby district. It is my pleasure to share my knowledge of Lake Michigan with all my charter fishing guests. If you want...

About Your Guide

David Lutze

Independent Guide 19 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

I caught a 180 pound yellowfin tuna in Mexico!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Wisconsin Fish Fry

What’s your favorite band?

I like a lot of different music. I flip between the country, pop, and rock stations.

What’s your favorite movie?

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

I caught a 180 pound yellowfin tuna in Mexico!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Wisconsin Fish Fry

What’s your favorite band?

I like a lot of different music. I flip between the country, pop, and rock stations.

What’s your favorite movie?

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

What’s your favorite sports team?

Packers

What’s your drink of choice?

Bubblr or Diet Cola

What was your last halloween costume?

A hospital patient. It was a gown, socks, undies, and a pee bottle filled with apple juice that I sipped on.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

World Peace

How did you get started guiding?

I called around and was hired on as a mate for a couple different Charter businesses.

What makes you different from other guides?

I want fishing to be fun. Guiding can make a lot of guys pretty uptight because we're at the mercy of nature. I want every trip to be fun whether the fishing is good or not.

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Sheboygan Lake Michigan Fishing

NEW Sheboygan, WI 1 - 12 People 3 - 10 Hours From $480

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Sheboygan Lake Michigan Fishing

Lake Fishing Trip in Sheboygan

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	10 Hours	5 Hours	3 Hours
12 People	$2,520.00	$1,360.00	$1,080.00
11 People	$2,520.00	$1,360.00	$1,080.00
10 People	$2,520.00	$1,360.00	$1,080.00
9 People	$2,520.00	$1,360.00	$1,080.00
8 People	$2,520.00	$1,360.00	$1,080.00
7 People	$2,520.00	$1,360.00	$1,080.00
6 People	$1,260.00	$680.00	$540.00
5 People	$1,260.00	$680.00	$540.00
4 People	$1,260.00	$680.00	$540.00
3 People	$1,120.00	$620.00	$480.00
2 People	$1,120.00	$620.00	$480.00
1 Person	$1,120.00	$620.00	$480.00

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Guests will fish for trout and salmon in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We troll set lines using artificial lures from May-early October. There will be a first mate along who works for tips. Typical gratuity for a mate is 15-20%.

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Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Chris Craft
Year Built: 1985
Boat Length: 36'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Chris Craft
Year Built: 1985
Boat Length: 36'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercruiser
Total Horsepower: 700
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Ample Seating, Radio, All Fishing Equipment needed for Great Lakes Trolling,

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Potential Target Species

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	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Brown Trout	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Good	Good
Chinook Salmon	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal
Coho Salmon	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal
Lake Trout	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great
Pink Salmon	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Rainbow Trout	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal