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 Sheboygan. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Smallmouth Bass
If you're after smallmouth bass near Sheboygan, Wisconsin, concentrate your efforts on the rocky shorelines and harbors of Lake Michigan. These areas provide ideal habitat for smallies, especially during the warmer months. The smallmouth population here is known for its aggressive nature and willingness to strike a variety of lures. Look for rocky points, breakwalls, and submerged structure. Tube baits, crankbaits, and topwater lures can all be effective. Spring and fall are particularly productive, as the fish are actively feeding to prepare for spawning or winter. A local tip is to pay attention to wind direction; smallmouth often congregate on the windward side of structures where baitfish are concentrated. Access to these areas is available at several public boat launches along the Sheboygan lakefront, but be mindful of lake conditions, as wind can create dangerous situations quickly.
How to Catch Smallmouth Bass
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's the smallmouth bass season near Sheboygan, WI?
The smallmouth bass season is open for catch and release only from May 4, 2024 - June 14, 2024. The harvest season opens June 15, 2024 and closes March 2, 2025.
If I'm keeping smallmouth bass near Sheboygan, what size do they need to be?
The minimum size limit for smallmouth bass is 14 inches. Any fish shorter than that must be released.
How many smallmouth bass can I keep per day near Sheboygan?
You can keep up to 5 smallmouth bass per day, provided they meet the minimum size requirement of 14 inches.
What kind of license is needed to fish for smallmouth bass near Sheboygan?
You'll need a valid Wisconsin freshwater fishing license to legally fish for smallmouth bass near Sheboygan.
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