Sturgeon Bay, WI Fishing Trip — August
Your Sturgeon Bay, WI Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in August
8 species
GoodCoho Salmon
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
GoodChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
GoodPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
FairLake Trout
Various
FairSteelhead
Various
FairWalleye
Various
18 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.
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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 inshore Fishing
- Light rain jacket
Wisconsin Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$20
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout stamp and Great Lakes stamp available additionally.
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.