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You're in good hands

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About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Experience world-class smallmouth bass fishing on the legendary waters of Door County with Sam and Mike. Sturgeon Bay has earned its reputation as one of the finest smallmouth fisheries in North America, where clear water, rocky shorelines, offshore structure, islands, and dramatic bluff walls create ideal habitat for healthy populations of hard-fighting bronzebacks. Whether you're chasing your first smallmouth or searching for a true trophy fish, every trip is customized to give you the best opportunity for success.

Your adventure begins before launch, as Sam and Mike carefully evaluate weather, wind, and current fishing conditions to determine the best launch location for the day. Rather than fishing the same areas every trip, they'll choose the launch and game plan that offer the greatest opportunity to stay on active fish. After meeting around 7:00 a.m., you'll find rods rigged and ready, allowing you to begin fishing almost immediately after reaching the first spot.

Every trip is tailored to your goals and experience level. If you're new to bass fishing, your captain will provide instruction on casting, lure selection, fish behavior, electronics, and boat positioning to help you build confidence throughout the day. Experienced anglers can dive deeper into advanced seasonal patterns, finesse presentations, power fishing techniques, or learn how tournament anglers break down unfamiliar water. As conditions change throughout the day, your captain will continually adjust locations, presentations, and bait choices to stay around active fish and maximize your opportunities.

All rods, reels, baits, terminal tackle, life jackets, bottled water, soda, and a cooler for your food and snacks are provided. If you have a favorite rod, reel, or confidence bait you'd like to fish with, you're welcome to bring it along. Just be sure to bring a printed Wisconsin fishing license, weather-appropriate clothing, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, non-marking shoes, lunch or snacks, and a positive attitude. The crew will gladly take photos throughout the day so you can remember every great catch.

Half-day trips are perfect for anglers looking to experience Door County's incredible bass fishing without committing to a full day, while full-day trips provide extra time to explore multiple areas and adapt to changing conditions. During portions of the summer, extended trips may also be available for anglers wanting even more time on the water. Whether your goal is learning a new technique, introducing someone to bass fishing, or landing the biggest smallmouth of your life, Sam and Mike work hard to deliver an experience worthy of crossing another item off your fishing bucket list.

Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$475.00	$740.00
2 People	$475.00	$740.00
3 People	$585.00	$855.00

Pay 100% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Sam & Mike S.

Outfitter

About Your Guide

Sam & Mike S.

Outfitter

Join Sam and Mike for a smallmouth bass adventure on the legendary waters of Door County, where decades of combined tournament experience meet a genuine passion for helping anglers succeed. Both USCG Master Captains have spent years studying the seasonal movements and patterns that make Sturgeon Bay one of North America's premier smallmouth fisheries. Whether you're hoping to catch your first bronzeback, learn advanced bass fishing techniques, or pursue a new personal best, they'll tailor the day to your goals while sharing the knowledge they've developed through years of tournament competition. Friendly, patient, and safety-focused, Sam and Mike are committed to creating a memorable experience that leaves you with new skills, great memories, and hopefully the smallmouth of a lifetime.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Areas Fished

Leave a note on checkout if there you have a preferred fishing location and we’ll do our best to make it happen, but please note this is subject to change based on fishing conditions.

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Sam & Mike will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.