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 Oconomowoc Lake. Right now in March, activity is Good.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Smallmouth Bass
While Oconomowoc Lake is more renowned for its largemouth bass, it also holds a decent population of smallmouth bass, offering a change of pace for anglers. Focus your efforts on rocky points, drop-offs, and areas with gravel bottoms, as these are the preferred habitats for smallmouth. Spring and fall are the best times to target them, as they move into shallower areas to spawn or feed aggressively before winter. Try using crankbaits, jerkbaits, or tubes to entice strikes. A local tip is to fish the windward side of the lake, as the wind often concentrates baitfish and, consequently, smallmouth. Also, be aware that the smallmouth in Oconomowoc Lake can be more finicky than their largemouth cousins, so experiment with different presentations and lure retrieves. Look for areas near the deeper, clearer sections of the lake. A medium-action rod and reel with 6-10 pound test line is ideal.
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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
What is the daily bag limit for Smallmouth Bass on Oconomowoc Lake?
You can keep up to 5 Smallmouth Bass per day from Oconomowoc Lake.
Is there a size restriction for Smallmouth Bass on Oconomowoc Lake?
Yes, you can only keep Smallmouth Bass that are 14 inches or longer.
When is the catch and keep season for Smallmouth Bass on Oconomowoc Lake?
The harvest season opens June 15, 2024, and runs until March 2, 2025. From May 4, 2024, until June 15, 2024, it is catch and release only.
Do I need a license to fish for Smallmouth Bass in Oconomowoc Lake?
Yes, a valid Wisconsin freshwater fishing license is required.
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