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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Chase one of Wisconsin's most exciting freshwater predators with Wyatt on the rivers and flowages of Central Wisconsin! These trips are built around Musky, with Northern Pike providing another hard-fighting target along the way.

Fishing primarily around the Wausau area, Wyatt stays flexible and is willing to travel north or south depending on conditions and what you're looking to experience. Half-day trips typically focus on thoroughly working one productive stretch or body of water, while a full day gives you the flexibility to explore multiple areas in search of active fish.

All experience levels are welcome. If you're new to Musky fishing, Wyatt can walk you through casting, bait selection, working different presentations, reading electronics, and understanding the water you're fishing. More experienced anglers are welcome to bring their favorite rods or a few confidence baits and get right to work.

Wyatt provides the rods, reels, tackle, and bait needed for the trip. Just bring a valid Wisconsin fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sun protection, food and drinks, and clothing appropriate for the day's conditions.

With up to two anglers aboard, these trips offer plenty of hands-on fishing and one-on-one time with Wyatt as you hunt for your next Wisconsin Musky.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$350.00	$500.00
2 People	$350.00	$500.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Wyatt B.

Independent Guide

Wyatt is a Central Wisconsin native who grew up along a trout stream and has spent years fishing waters throughout both Central and Northern Wisconsin.

After a lifetime spent exploring his home state's fisheries, Wyatt decided to start guiding and share that experience with other anglers. His season begins chasing Walleye and other freshwater species before shifting his primary focus to Musky once the season gets underway.

Wyatt welcomes everyone from first-time anglers to experienced...

About Your Guide

Wyatt B.

Independent Guide

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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.

Schofield, Wisconsin

Areas Fished

Wisconsin River

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Central Wisconsin Musky Fishing

Boat Type: Utility Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Alumacraft
Boat Length: 16'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Utility Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Alumacraft
Boat Length: 16'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Bring your own lunch/snacks, fishing license, polarized sunglasses, quick-dry/sun-protective clothing, rod/reel, sunscreen (lotion-based only), drinks (no alcohol please).

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

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.