Fishing Charters in Wisconsin
Browse fishing charters in Wisconsin that can help you catch smallmouth bass.
Bigelows Bronzeback Guide Service
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Experience the best smallmouth bass fishing in Door County, Wisconsin with Jacob Bigelow Fishing and Bronzeback Guide Service. Book a fishing trip of a lifetime or explore Jacob's Bassmaster Tournament career.
Ladies First Guide Service
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Ladies First Guide Service LLC is a fishing guide service by a woman, specifically for women, on Green Bay and the Fox River. Green Bay is known as a world-class fishery for walleye, smallmouth bass, and musky. Limits of eater-sized walleyes and trophy fish can be found throughout the bay, providing some of the best fishing in the Midwest!
Fontinalis Fly Fishing
Fontinalis Fly Fishing is a fly fishing guide service operating out of Bayfield, Wisconsin offering guided fly fishing trips for steelhead, trout, coho, smallmouth bass, and musky across the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Whether you are a season fisherman or a beginner we will customize the perfect trip for you.
Up North Guide Service
Chequamegon bay is one the top rated Smallmouth Bass fisheries in the world and is where I spend my summer months.The average Smallie on Chequamegon Bay is 18
Bobber Down Guide Service
Contact Bobber Down Guide Fishing Service Mercer, WI Turtle Flambeau, WI Walleye Smallmouth Bass
Walleye Madness Guide Service
Green Bay’s top fishing guide service for Trophy Walleye and Smallmouth Bass. Call Walleye Madness Guide Service today to book your trip! (906) 290-2939
Lazy River Guide Service
Spend the day with Captain Mario on the Mighty Mississippi River fishing for walleye, sauger, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, northern pike, bluegill, perch, and crappies. Lazy River Guide Service brings you year-round fishing on open water or on the ice in the LaCrosse, Wisconsin area.
Cast N Catch Charters LLC
Cast N Catch Charters provides Door County Smallmouth Bass fishing guide trips. Guided Smallmouth Bass Trips on Sturgeon Bay, Lake Michigan, Green Bay, and Washington Island, WI. Open Year Round - Providing Door County ice fishing.
Wacky Walleye Guide Service
Green Bay & Door County Fishing Guide Service for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Musky, Whitefish and Pike. Door County ice fishing or open water fishing. 25 Years of guiding experience. Ice shack and shanty rentals in Door County.
Best Time to Catch Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass can be caught year-round in Birnamwood. Right now in February, activity is Poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Smallmouth Bass
While Largemouth Bass get a lot of attention, the Birnamwood area also offers opportunities to tangle with Smallmouth Bass. Focus your efforts on the rivers and flowages, where rocky structure and current provide ideal habitat. The Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, a bit west of Birnamwood, is another good option. Late spring and early fall are typically the best times to target smallmouth, as they become more active in cooler water temperatures. Look for them around rocky points, submerged timber, and current breaks. A key local tip is to use crayfish imitations, as these are a staple in the smallmouth's diet. Many anglers have success with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and tube jigs. The smallmouth in this region may not be trophy-sized, but they are known for their aggressive strikes and hard-fighting nature. Be prepared for a battle, especially in the rivers where they use the current to their advantage.
How to Catch Smallmouth Bass
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Smallmouth Bass in Birnamwood.
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Regulations in Wisconsin
Open Season
May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025 for catch and release only. Harvest season opens June 15, 2024.
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
14-inch minimum
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Wisconsin state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When can I keep Smallmouth Bass near Birnamwood, WI?
The harvest season opens June 15, 2024. Before then, Smallmouth Bass fishing is catch and release only (starting May 4, 2024).
What is the size limit for Smallmouth Bass I can keep in Wisconsin?
You can only keep Smallmouth Bass that are 14 inches or longer.
How many Smallmouth Bass can I keep per day in Wisconsin?
The daily bag limit is 5 Smallmouth Bass, but only after the harvest season opens on June 15, 2024.
Do I need a license to fish for Smallmouth Bass in Birnamwood?
Yes, you'll need a valid Wisconsin freshwater fishing license.
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