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Bay City, WI Fishing Trip — October

Your Bay City, WI Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 45°F2.7" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing

October Weather in Bay City

61°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

7 Guides Near Bay City

No guides are based in Bay City, but these guides operate nearby.

Rutting Ridge Outfitter - Rutting Ridge Outfitter
Rutting Ridge Outfitter

Rutting Ridge Outfitter

4.5(30)Top Rated

Rutting Ridge Outfitters, located in Buffalo County Wisconsin offers trophy whitetail hunts and walleye fishing in the heart of Buffalo County, WI, along the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin.

freshwaterWalleye
Alma, Wisconsin
Ecker's Backwater Adventures - Ecker's Backwater Adventures
Ecker's Backwater Adventures

Ecker's Backwater Adventures

5(6)Top Rated

Book your next fishing trip in Wisconsin with a seasoned Mississippi River Fishing Guide.

Buffalo City, Wisconsin
Red Cedar Fly Fishing - Red Cedar Fly Fishing
Red Cedar Fly Fishing

Red Cedar Fly Fishing

5(5)Top Rated
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Eau Claire Anglers - Eau Claire Anglers
Eau Claire Anglers

Eau Claire Anglers

4.3(11)

Wisconsin's Premier Fly Fishing Guiding Service

fly fishing
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eagle’s Cliff Guide Service - Eagle’s Cliff Guide Service
Eagle’s Cliff Guide Service

Eagle’s Cliff Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated

A Lake Pepin fishing guide who specializes in walleye, bass, and northern pike fishing on Lake Pepin. A vacation rental in Lake Pepin.

Pepin, Wisconsin
Hunter Ellstrom Media - Hunter Ellstrom Media
Hunter Ellstrom Media

Hunter Ellstrom Media

5(1)Top Rated
River Falls, Wisconsin
River Guiding Service - River Guiding Service
River Guiding Service

River Guiding Service

Alma, Wisconsin

freshwater
Alma, Wisconsin
$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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Steelhead
Season:Varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody

Regulations vary greatly depending on the specific lake or tributary. Consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet for specific waterbody rules, especially regarding tributaries to Lake Michigan.

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.

Walleye
Season:Varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody

Regulations vary significantly by specific water body. Consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet for details.

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.

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