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

If you're looking for a new "wallhanger" trophy fish, there's no better trip than this one with Bailey. He's made a name for himself by mastering all the local rivers flowing into Lake Michigan catching massive fish on both spinning gear and fly. Just look at his photo gallery to see how he consistently puts his clients on the giants, season after season.

Starting in September, Chinook and Coho salmon enter the rivers in Eastern Wisconsin to begin their spawning stage. This is a great time to both cast hardware (crankbaits, spinners, etc.) and also float fish using bobbers and eggs for bait for these aggressive fighting fish! After a few good rains in fall, the Brown trout and Steelhead will move into the river systems to both spawn and take advantage of the egg buffet from the spawning salmon. During this time you can expect a lot of bobber fishing using both beads (single egg) and egg sacs for bait, as well as casting spinners/spoons.

During your fishing adventure, you will be floating down the rivers in a 14' SmithFly BigShoals Raft. This will make it much easier for you to access parts of the river and fish, all while staying dry and warm inside the raft! All the rods, reels, gear and tackle will be provided for you, along with you fishing licenses! The only thing you have to do is show up and fish!

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
1 Person	$450.00
2 People	$450.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Bailey A.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Born and raised in Eastern Wisconsin, Bailey grew up fishing with his father and uncle. In recent years, he grew especially fond of river fishing and the trophy fish that come along with it. With five years of river fishing experience, along with eight years of working on Lake Michigan charter boats, Bailey has been able to learn successful techniques to catch extraordinary fish. If you're looking for a new personal best, there's no better...

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

34 lb king salmon

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

Chicken and rice

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Glendale, Wisconsin

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Milwaukee Salmon and Trout

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: SmithFly
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 14'

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

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 the current month (March).

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Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Steelhead

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
Wading

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Leah

Verified Review

September 28

What a great fishing trip with Bailey! My father and I had a wonderful time, caught some very nice fish and saw some amazing scenery along the way, while fishing the river. Looking forward to doing it again. Thank you!!