Baileys Harbor, WI Fishing Trip — August

Your Baileys Harbor, WI Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 63°F1.7" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Lake TroutFair
Lake Trout
Various
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various

August Weather in Baileys Harbor

73°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Wisconsin Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland trout stamp and Great Lakes stamp available additionally.

Buy License Online — Wisconsin

Species Regulations

Coho Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in total with other salmon (see notes)
Size Limit:No size limit

The 5 fish bag limit is a combined total for Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Atlantic Salmon. Some tributaries have seasonal closures.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025 for catch and release only. Harvest season opens June 15, 2024.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.

Northern Pike
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:26-inch minimum

Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in total with other salmon (see notes)
Size Limit:No size limit

The 5 fish bag limit is a combined total for Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Atlantic Salmon, only 3 can be Chinook Salmon. Some tributaries have seasonal closures.

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